Hi GEG NorCal Community,

Welcome back! I hope your school year is off to a great start. We are thrilled to invite you to our first GEG NorCal meeting of the 2026–2027 school year next Thursday, September 10!

Here is a quick look at what’s on the agenda and upcoming Google for Education events to keep on your radar:

Meeting Agenda Highlights

• Welcome & Reconnect: Join our new home base, bookmark our resource hub, and connect with fellow NorCal educators.

• Resource Share (Get One / Give One): Bring a favorite tech tip or strategy to share with the group, or pick up fresh ideas from others.

• Get Involved: Discover ways to present at future meetings, share your ideas, or step into a leadership role with GEG NorCal.

Upcoming Events to Bookmark

• Google AI Educator Series Badge-a-thon: Saturday, September 19, 2026 (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT). A live, drop-in virtual festival featuring 30-minute lightning sessions where you can earn official, ISTE-aligned digital badges on the spot! Register at goo.gle/GESBadgeathon.

• Global GEG Event: September 24, 2026. Navigating Digital Texts: Scaffolding AI Literacy and Information Fluency. Learn practical strategies using Google Workspace to help students build critical media literacy and source citation skills.

If you have any questions or ideas before we meet, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected].

Looking forward to seeing you next Thursday, September 10! 

Best regards,

GEG NorCal 

Jessica & Danesa