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Educators, Partners Gather to Celebrate Progress and Reimagine the Future for Migrant, Multilingual, and Native Students

Posted on June 13, 2025June 27, 2025

EarthGen recently brought together educators, partners, and community members to celebrate and reflect on two years of impactful programming designed to support migrant, multilingual, and Native students across Washington state. […]

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New Curriculum Units for K–12 Classrooms

Posted on June 5, 2025August 26, 2025

EarthGen has wrapped up development on eight new curriculum units designed to bring climate science and sustainability into K–12 classrooms across Washington. Created over the past two years in partnership […]

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Pierce County and EarthGen Host First Climate Student Summit

Posted on April 30, 2025June 27, 2025

In partnership with Pierce County, EarthGen hosted the inaugural YESS Climate Student Summit, a day of learning, connection, and action for young climate leaders. Held at Pierce College, the summit […]

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Welcome Andy Shouse, EarthGen’s New Executive Director!

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

Dear EarthGen Community, We are excited to announce that after a thorough search, Andy Shouse will join EarthGen as our new Executive Director on April 14. Andy is a respected […]

EarthGen Hosts First Winter Institute in Yakima

Posted on March 4, 2025March 31, 2025

In late January, EarthGen hosted its first-ever Winter Institute in Yakima. This one-day event brought together 29 teachers from across Washington to learn more about culturally responsive teaching and to […]

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Boost Your Classroom Impact with EarthGen’s Teacher Trainings

Posted on January 27, 2025January 28, 2025

We hope you’ve eased into your 2025 routine and enjoyed some well-deserved rest and reflection over the holiday weekend. This winter and spring, we’re offering several exciting Teacher Professional Development […]

EarthGen’s Team is Growing: Welcome Nicole and Eizaak!

Posted on December 20, 2024December 20, 2024

We are thrilled to announce two new additions to the EarthGen team: Nicole Keeler, joining as our new Director of Programs, and Eizaak Jordan, stepping in as Development Manager. Nicole […]

We’re Hiring! Lead Change as EarthGen’s Executive Director

Posted on December 4, 2024

EarthGen is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as our next Executive Director (ED). The ED will drive EarthGen’s mission forward by building partnerships with school districts, communities, and […]

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EarthGen Engages Educators Statewide at Fall Conferences

Posted on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

This fall, EarthGen has been connecting with educators across Washington to share strategies and resources for inclusive, sustainable science education. Here’s a look at the impactful conferences we’ve joined: WSTA […]

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Strength in Partnership: Spotlighting OSPI

Posted on October 22, 2024December 18, 2024

At EarthGen, partnerships are at the heart of what we do, and this month, we’re spotlighting one of our key collaborators—the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Together, we’re […]