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Push for EarthGen STEM Seminar

Dear K-12 Teachers!

EarthGen's STEM Seminars are starting next week and we still have space available for teachers to participate in these programs. Out of the 3 NW WA ESD's we currently only have 6 teachers signed up for our Shellfish session.

Below is a blurb that we hope you can simply send to your teachers in your region to share these events. Please encourage teachers and administrators to also share these offerings widely! 

EarthGen is excited to offer a series of trainings this spring to bring climate change impacts into your classroom through local and relevant topics! This is the last chance to register! See below for our STEM Seminar and fully asynchronous courses that are available in your region! 
  • STEM Seminars- 10 STEM Clock Hours & $200 Stipend
    • Shellfish on the Frontlines of Climate Change: March 2nd, March 16th, April 18th
  • Fully Asynchronous Courses: These courses can be completed at your own pace and will include STEM Clock Hours upon completion. 
    • Foundations of Climate Change: March 7th-April 25th
      • 3 STEM Clock Hours
    • Climate Change in Every Classroom- Cultivating Agricultural Knowledge: February 27th- April 17th
      • 12 STEM Clock Hours
For more information and to register visit our PD Enroller Catalog here. Please share these offerings with other teachers who may be interested in joining too. Wouldn't it be great to take a training with a friend?!

Current Courses:

MAR 02 2023

We hope to see you soon! 

Thank you so much for your support, Brian! 

Bethany 

Bethany Kogut  (she/her)

Program Coordinator

www.earthgenwa.org

248.202.9330

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