Partner stories
These stories are a collection of educator professional learning experiences and opportunities provided by ESD, CBO and Tribal School partners.
ClimeTime partners offer a variety of methods in supporting teacher professional development for climate education. These stories highlight partner successes in educating teachers across Washington state about the many ways in which climate science and the focus on local phenomena-based learning can engage both teachers and students.
By sharing these stories, ClimeTime hopes that educators, students, and anyone invested in rigorous and experiential science learning will be inspired to explore how they can engage with climate science in their region. ClimeTime values the work of Washington’s students, teachers, and community-based partners, and seeks to celebrate their commitment to engaging learning experiences.
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OpenSciEd High School Summer Institute inspires and motivates teachers
“We need to stop thinking, ‘Is this student good enough for my science class?’ and start asking, ‘Is my science class good enough to engage all students?’” This was the question posed by Jamie Yoos, a chemistry teacher and OpenSciEd facilitator from Bellingham,...
OpenSciEd Elementary Field Test Launch Summer 2023
The OpenSciEd Elementary Field Test launched this August on the beautiful Washington State University, Vancouver campus. Over seventy elementary teachers from across the state participated in this three-day project launch learning about the high-quality OpenSciEd...
An Evening of Climate Education
In the historic Centralia Grand Ballroom, about 70 educators gathered on a Friday evening in October to listen and learn from author Katie Worth. Katie is a journalist and author of the book Miseducation: How Climate Change is Taught in America. The audience was...
Confluence-STEM Integration Leaders Academy: Bridging Rivers of Knowledge for STEM Success
In the heart of the Tri-Cities Region, where the Columbia River meanders gracefully, a new collaboration is coming together, and the excitement is building! Leaders from Pasco, including Wendy Lechelt-Polster, and Kim Van Eaton, joined forces with their counterparts...
From Sagebrush to Classroom: Educators’ Hands-On Experience with EarthGen
Sixteen educators ventured into Washington’s sweeping sagebrush landscapes near Bridgeport seeking hands-on insights to strengthen their understanding of the impact of climate change on two local species, the pygmy rabbit and the sharp-tailed grouse. EarthGen...
IslandWood Working Group brings local connections to national science units!
On August 7th, science educators from the Puget Sound region gathered for a two-day Localizing Amplify Science Teacher Institute at IslandWood’s Bainbridge Island campus. The educators were excited to collaborate on curriculum adaptations towards incorporating student...
EarthGen Youth Fellows Unleash Their Superpowers to Improve Climate Education
EarthGen's Youth Fellows have been on a journey of climate justice learning over the past four months. Through close collaboration with EarthGen staff and partners, three passionate high school students have delved deep into the subject of climate justice and the...
I am a Scientist! A ClimeTime Early Learning Workshop
In the spring of 2023, 18 educators and administrators from community early learning centers in the Puget Sound area and the Issaquah School District participated in the I am a Scientist! ClimeTime Early Learning Workshop Series, impacting 150-200 students and their...
Engaging Students in SouthEastern Washington: Teachers Leverage Scientist Partnership to Explore Salmon Migration
In an effort to enhance their students' learning experiences and promote engagement in science, 11 local teachers recently participated in the Teacher Scientist Partnership (TSP) program hosted by ESD 123 and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). These...