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A common perception among educators is that taking instruction outdoors will lead to increased behavior issues and challenges with classroom management. In addition, many educators are not comfortable in nature. […] The post Beyond Resources: Why PEI is Making Teacher Confidence a Core Program appeared first on Pacific Education Institute .
In collaboration with Pacific Shellfish Institute (PSI), South Sound Bird Alliance and Olympia Community Sailing (OCS), PEI hosted a bilingual community engagement event on June 4. The goal was to […] The post A Year of Bilingual Watershed Education Culminates in a Day on the Water appeared first on Pacific Education Institute .
In 2023, the City of Spokane received a USDA USFS Urban Forestry grant aimed at expanding tree canopy, with a goal of reaching 30% coverage city-wide by 2030. The focus […] The post Community Partner Spotlight: City of Spokane appeared first on Pacific Education Institute .
California has one. So does Virginia. But when Sageview High School science teacher Amanda Helland went looking for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) framework for teaching Geographic Information Systems […] The post Educators and GIS Professionals Unite to Map Out New Career Pathways appeared first on Pacific Education Institute .
Teachers attending a Youth Engaged in Sustainable Systems (YESS) program workshop in May had an energizing start to their first day when an Emmy Award-winning geologist provided the keynote address. […] The post Teachers Prep for Summer YESS Programs at In-Person Workshop appeared first on Pacific Education Institute .
Tricia Goode has heard the message before: find community partners to supplement your classroom instruction. Often, it comes with no practical tips on where to look or how to get […] The post Forest as a Classroom: Teachers and Industry Professionals Connect in Yacolt Burn State Forest appeared first on Pacific Education Institute .
Megan Klinich has attended multiple professional development workshops where participants debated the merits of teaching about forestry. As an Advanced Placement Environmental Science teacher in the process of creating a […] The post Natural Resources Professionals Bring Real-World Application to Teacher Workshops appeared first on Pacific Education Institute .
Hannah Gomes and Emma Sweazy are just freshmen at Onalaska High School, but they’ve already presented at a statewide conference, sharing their experience as part of the school’s aquaculture & […] The post A & F Course Brings Learning to Life at Onalaska High School appeared first on Pacific Education Institute .
The word ‘engagement’ is right there in the title of Youth Engaged in Sustainable Systems (YESS). Students who participate in YESS contribute to their local watersheds, forests and marine ecosystems […] The post Civics in Action: YESS Students Visit State Capitol appeared first on Pacific Education Institute .
At its best, professional development doesn’t just introduce content, it inspires teachers while providing them with clear strategies and resources they can use right away. Even better, it includes potential […] The post ‘A Hidden Gem’: Partnership Brings Wetland Education to Washington Teachers appeared first on Pacific Education Institute .
