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Teachers, something you can share with parents: ideas for outdoor learning as a means of preventing the 'summer slide.' Take a look.
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Combating the Summer Slide Through Nature Exploration
Discover how nature exploration helps combat the summer slide. Keep learning active and engaging during the summer months.
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July 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Teachers, something you can share with parents: ideas for outdoor learning as a means of preventing the 'summer slide.' Take a look.
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Last Wednesday, PEI attended the Summer Institute for Teachers hosted by #NisquallyRiverFoundation, ESD 113 and South Sound GREEN to talk about the family engagement event which happened at the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail in April and the partnership of the Kennedy Creek Core Committee.
July 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Last Wednesday, PEI attended the Summer Institute for Teachers hosted by #NisquallyRiverFoundation, ESD 113 and South Sound GREEN to talk about the family engagement event which happened at the Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail in April and the partnership of the Kennedy Creek Core Committee.
A huge congratulations to Lourdes for this well-deserved recognition from our partners at the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife!
Last Friday, Lourdes Flores, multicultural engagement coordinator with Pacific Education Institute, was awarded
Last Friday, Lourdes Flores, multicultural engagement coordinator with Pacific Education Institute, was awarded
June 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A huge congratulations to Lourdes for this well-deserved recognition from our partners at the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife!
Last Friday, Lourdes Flores, multicultural engagement coordinator with Pacific Education Institute, was awarded
Last Friday, Lourdes Flores, multicultural engagement coordinator with Pacific Education Institute, was awarded
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We recently attended an North American Association for Environmental Education - NAAEE webinar on the challenges of communicating the impact of environmental education. Turns out we're not the only ones who struggle with this!
We recently attended an North American Association for Environmental Education - NAAEE webinar on the challenges of communicating the impact of environmental education. Turns out we're not the only ones who struggle with this!
eeWORKS | North American Association for Environmental Education
The goal of eeWORKS is to demonstrate the impact and value of environmental education by substantiating powerful anecdotes from across the field with empirical evidence and developing communication ma...
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June 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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We recently attended an North American Association for Environmental Education - NAAEE webinar on the challenges of communicating the impact of environmental education. Turns out we're not the only ones who struggle with this!
We recently attended an North American Association for Environmental Education - NAAEE webinar on the challenges of communicating the impact of environmental education. Turns out we're not the only ones who struggle with this!
Sharing this call for proposals for E3 Washington. The E3 conference will be from November 12-14 at Cispus Learning Center. Here is the announcement:
Have you grown in the past few years? We'd love for you to share your experiences with others! You could share:
Have you grown in the past few years? We'd love for you to share your experiences with others! You could share:
June 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Sharing this call for proposals for E3 Washington. The E3 conference will be from November 12-14 at Cispus Learning Center. Here is the announcement:
Have you grown in the past few years? We'd love for you to share your experiences with others! You could share:
Have you grown in the past few years? We'd love for you to share your experiences with others! You could share:
Yesterday we wrapped up a two-day Tribes and Climate Change workshop in collaboration with #ThisisIndianCountry and Washington Wild on Quinault Indian Nation lands. Participating teachers explored the Tribes and Climate Change curriculum, with lessons and Q&A’s related to the challenges
June 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Yesterday we wrapped up a two-day Tribes and Climate Change workshop in collaboration with #ThisisIndianCountry and Washington Wild on Quinault Indian Nation lands. Participating teachers explored the Tribes and Climate Change curriculum, with lessons and Q&A’s related to the challenges
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Congratulations to Washington SFI Implementation Committee (SIC) for this recognition from Sustainable Forestry Initiative for 'promoting forest sector career pathways and fostering forestry literacy among young . . .
Congratulations to Washington SFI Implementation Committee (SIC) for this recognition from Sustainable Forestry Initiative for 'promoting forest sector career pathways and fostering forestry literacy among young . . .
Washington SFI Implementation Committee Recognized for Engaging Youth in Forest Literacy and Career Opportunities - forests.org
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is pleased to announce the 2025 SFI Implementation Committee Achievement Award winner at the SFI Annual Conference. As part of SFI’s deepening commitment to a...
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June 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Congratulations to Washington SFI Implementation Committee (SIC) for this recognition from Sustainable Forestry Initiative for 'promoting forest sector career pathways and fostering forestry literacy among young . . .
Congratulations to Washington SFI Implementation Committee (SIC) for this recognition from Sustainable Forestry Initiative for 'promoting forest sector career pathways and fostering forestry literacy among young . . .
Nooksack Head Start teachers used their senses to explore neighborhood trees in preparation for using the Project Learning Tree "Trees and Me: Activities for Early Learners" program with PreK students! They discovered the sounds, smells, and feel of spring, used Sit Spots to get to know a tree,
June 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Nooksack Head Start teachers used their senses to explore neighborhood trees in preparation for using the Project Learning Tree "Trees and Me: Activities for Early Learners" program with PreK students! They discovered the sounds, smells, and feel of spring, used Sit Spots to get to know a tree,
Another memorable collaborative workshop with the team at Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and NWESD 189. Learn what mud has to do with it in this story from our May newsletter below.
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Teachers ‘Enjoy the Mud’ at Padilla Bay Field Investigations Workshop | Pacific Education Institute
Something you don’t hear every day, especially from teachers after a professional development workshop: “I really enjoyed being in the mud.” Of course, most professional development doesn’t involve ...
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June 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Another memorable collaborative workshop with the team at Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and NWESD 189. Learn what mud has to do with it in this story from our May newsletter below.
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Grades 6-12 teachers in northwest Washington, this one's for you.
June 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Grades 6-12 teachers in northwest Washington, this one's for you.
The ninth and final session in the Taking Learning Outside series “Engaging Middle and High School Students in Outdoor Learning” took place May 20th at Odyssey Middle School in Camas. Teachers Kerin Motzinger, Robert More, and Jordan Zanmiller shared how they take students . . .
June 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The ninth and final session in the Taking Learning Outside series “Engaging Middle and High School Students in Outdoor Learning” took place May 20th at Odyssey Middle School in Camas. Teachers Kerin Motzinger, Robert More, and Jordan Zanmiller shared how they take students . . .
This May, PEI's Multicultural Engagement Coordinator Lourdes Flores has supported outreach efforts within Shelton School District and South Puget Sound Community College to help communities weigh in on ways to improve access to the Kennedy Creek Natural Area.
May 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This May, PEI's Multicultural Engagement Coordinator Lourdes Flores has supported outreach efforts within Shelton School District and South Puget Sound Community College to help communities weigh in on ways to improve access to the Kennedy Creek Natural Area.
Pioneer Park in Aberdeen now has 20 freshly mulched saplings, thanks to the collective efforts of PEI, the City of Aberdeen American Forests and #AberdeenHighSchool, with funding from Weyerhaeuser.
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Improving Aberdeen’s tree equity score one tree at a time | The Daily World
Group comes together to plant trees in Aberdeen’s Pioneer Park
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May 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Pioneer Park in Aberdeen now has 20 freshly mulched saplings, thanks to the collective efforts of PEI, the City of Aberdeen American Forests and #AberdeenHighSchool, with funding from Weyerhaeuser.
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A hardy group of teachers spent two days learning about forest management with #YakamaNation field foresters, project specialists and policy specialists earlier this month.
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Teachers Get Behind-the-Scenes Look at Yakama Nation Forest Management | Pacific Education Institute
Teachers in rural areas rarely have opportunities to see their communities as cutting-edge. When they do, it’s transformational. That’s what happened for at least one rural educator who attended a
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May 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM
A hardy group of teachers spent two days learning about forest management with #YakamaNation field foresters, project specialists and policy specialists earlier this month.
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Tomorrow is #InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity. EuroKids International has put together a set of activities that involve little set up and are easy to implement. They also can be used any time, not just when biodiversity is in the spotlight. Take a look!
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Fun & Educational Activities for Kids on Biodiversity Day
Discover engaging activities for children on International Biodiversity Day, fostering a lifelong love for nature. From sensory play to eco-friendly games, explore the wonders of biodiversity.
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May 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Tomorrow is #InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity. EuroKids International has put together a set of activities that involve little set up and are easy to implement. They also can be used any time, not just when biodiversity is in the spotlight. Take a look!
www.eurokidsindia.com/blog/explori...
www.eurokidsindia.com/blog/explori...
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Thanks to @TheDailyWorld for this article about a tree planting project happening tomorrow in collaboration with #AberdeenHighSchool Weyerhaeuser and American Forests at #PioneerPark in Aberdeen.
Thanks to @TheDailyWorld for this article about a tree planting project happening tomorrow in collaboration with #AberdeenHighSchool Weyerhaeuser and American Forests at #PioneerPark in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen receives $30,000 American Forests Grant to plant trees | The Daily World
Public invited to help plant trees at Pioneer Park on May 21
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May 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Thanks to @TheDailyWorld for this article about a tree planting project happening tomorrow in collaboration with #AberdeenHighSchool Weyerhaeuser and American Forests at #PioneerPark in Aberdeen.
Thanks to @TheDailyWorld for this article about a tree planting project happening tomorrow in collaboration with #AberdeenHighSchool Weyerhaeuser and American Forests at #PioneerPark in Aberdeen.
Teachers from Lewis and Thurston counties spent an afternoon with community partners from PEI, Black Hills Audubon Society, and Lewis Conservation District to explore STEM integrated outdoor learning in the school yard (or the lovely little forest near school).
May 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Teachers from Lewis and Thurston counties spent an afternoon with community partners from PEI, Black Hills Audubon Society, and Lewis Conservation District to explore STEM integrated outdoor learning in the school yard (or the lovely little forest near school).
In case you need a little science to back up what you already know, here it is:
"Outdoor classrooms not only benefit students but also contribute to the well-being and professional satisfaction of teachers. "
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"Outdoor classrooms not only benefit students but also contribute to the well-being and professional satisfaction of teachers. "
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The Impact of Outdoor Classrooms on Education - OutClass™ - Outdoor Classrooms
Outdoor classrooms offer an immersive & innovative learning space, they can revolutionize the teaching & learning experience.
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May 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
In case you need a little science to back up what you already know, here it is:
"Outdoor classrooms not only benefit students but also contribute to the well-being and professional satisfaction of teachers. "
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"Outdoor classrooms not only benefit students but also contribute to the well-being and professional satisfaction of teachers. "
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Okay, #InternationalPlantAppreciationDay was over a month ago, but we couldn't resist. This looks not unlike PEI staff on a walk.
May 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Okay, #InternationalPlantAppreciationDay was over a month ago, but we couldn't resist. This looks not unlike PEI staff on a walk.
Thanks to #SummitValleySchoolDistrict for inviting PEI to visit and introduce teachers to FieldSTEM. We had a great day thinking about outdoor spaces on campus they could incorporate into learning, considering the benefits of outdoor
May 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Thanks to #SummitValleySchoolDistrict for inviting PEI to visit and introduce teachers to FieldSTEM. We had a great day thinking about outdoor spaces on campus they could incorporate into learning, considering the benefits of outdoor
What could be more interesting than stink bugs? Especially if you're in say, first or second grade. This math 'performance task' is a fun an engaging way for students to practice counting and grouping while learning algebraic thinking.
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May 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
What could be more interesting than stink bugs? Especially if you're in say, first or second grade. This math 'performance task' is a fun an engaging way for students to practice counting and grouping while learning algebraic thinking.
pacificeducationinstitute.org/resource/too...
pacificeducationinstitute.org/resource/too...
#EarthDay turned out to be a sunny and beautiful time to explore forest management for a group of south sound teachers. They spent the day in @CapitolForest learning about forest management, #ChehalisTribe history, and historic and modern uses of fire as a management tool and experiencing
May 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
#EarthDay turned out to be a sunny and beautiful time to explore forest management for a group of south sound teachers. They spent the day in @CapitolForest learning about forest management, #ChehalisTribe history, and historic and modern uses of fire as a management tool and experiencing
Check out this great opportunity for Washington State educators coming up on Saturday courtesy of Project WET.
May 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Check out this great opportunity for Washington State educators coming up on Saturday courtesy of Project WET.
Congratulations to Cascade School District on the #GreenRibbon Schools recognition (only the third Green Ribbon School recognition East of the Cascades). We are so proud of the efforts of your team to continually grow and improve in supporting student and staff health, reducing . . .
May 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Congratulations to Cascade School District on the #GreenRibbon Schools recognition (only the third Green Ribbon School recognition East of the Cascades). We are so proud of the efforts of your team to continually grow and improve in supporting student and staff health, reducing . . .
Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek from PEI! We celebrate the thousands of teachers who join us each year to get outdoors, try new approaches and deepen their teaching practice, all for the benefit of students. You are the reason we do this work.
May 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek from PEI! We celebrate the thousands of teachers who join us each year to get outdoors, try new approaches and deepen their teaching practice, all for the benefit of students. You are the reason we do this work.