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[From PEI] Igniting Curiosity: Explore the Power of Place-Based Education with FieldSTEM



From: Amy Keiper <akeiper@PacificEducationInstitute.org>
Sent: Monday, December 4, 2023 11:31
 
Dear School and District Leaders, 

I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to extend a special invitation to you and your leadership team to join us for an enlightening session that explores the transformative power of place-based education through the lens of FieldSTEM.

Before you close this email, Pacific Education Institute is not trying to sell you anything - in fact, all of our resources are available FREE on our website. The work we do is supported by grants and partially funded by OSPI. We are a vision-focused non-profit working toward more civic-minded, scientifically literate Washington students graduating prepared for careers and ready to make informed decisions.

FieldSTEM goes beyond traditional education boundaries, weaving the tapestry of learning with the rich threads of our local environment and community. Our upcoming session aims to open doors to new perspectives, invigorating the spirit of education in your district.

Why FieldSTEM?

FieldSTEM is not just an approach; it's a catalyst for a dynamic shift in the educational landscape. By embracing the power of place-based education, your district has the opportunity to cultivate a generation of students who are not just well-educated but deeply connected to the world around them.

Join us, and reimagine the possibilities that education holds for your district.

Event Details:

Online, via Zoom
Dec 12th, 4-5pm
RSVP for this session: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093239

We look forward to igniting the spark of curiosity with you and your team. Please RSVP so that we may send you the Zoom link.

Amy Keiper Hear me say it (she/her)
Northwest WA FieldSTEM Coordinator
724 Columbia Street NW, Suite 255
Olympia, WA 98501
(c) 360.464.8706
pacificeducationinstitute.org
"My deep hope is that we rise to the challenge. The challenge of being the good neighbors that our wild cousins deserve. And so, honor this gift. Their home place and ours." Bob Turner

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