Hello Leap into Science State Leadership Team Members- Please take a few moments to read the following reminders. Some of them have action items associated with them. Please reach out with any questions. 1. Community Call Feedback If you haven’t done so, please provide feedback on the Leap into Science Community Calls. The responses to this survey<https://go.edc.org/Leap-into-Science-June-Community-Meeting-Survey> will provide valuable information about how we can best support you through our monthly Community Calls. https://go.edc.org/Leap-into-Science-June-Community-Meeting-Survey 1. Wind Unit Book Discussion During NLI, we had a discussion about incorporating a broader selection of books in order to address diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we revise the next unit of workshops for year two, we are seeking your input on wind-themed books that feature diverse characters, cultures, and languages. Currently, we are working on creating a guide on what makes a good Leap into Science book. Until this guide is completed, please consider the following as you are suggesting books: * Accurate depiction of science concepts – Is the science accurate? Does the book perpetuate scientific misconceptions? * Captivating story – Will the story capture the audience’s attention? Is there too much text for a read aloud? Is it age appropriate? * Compelling visuals – Is the scientific phenomenon clearly depicted through the pictures? Please populate this google spreadsheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VoisuSjM_b4eWhEnEVBTMpWUQMAlvrcS3pLjIph1FqQ/edit?usp=sharing> with book suggestions. 1. Materials Lists, Agendas, and PowerPoints The Leap into Science binder you received at NLI is a great resource to reference as you are planning for your Educator Trainings. As a reminder, make sure to look to the website for the most recent versions of the Leap into Science support documents<http://leap.fi.edu/support-resources> including training agendas, PPT decks, materials lists, etc. If you should have any questions or concerns, please reach out. -- Casi Herrera Educational Programs Manager Pronouns: she/her National Girls Collaborative Project<https://ngcproject.org/> | The Connectory<https://theconnectory.org/> | FabFems<https://fabfems.org/>