You are invited to apply for the Educators Empowering Youth Climate Action (E-EYCA) program, taking place from June 2026 - May 2027!

Arizona State University (ASU)’s EYCA  team is seeking English-speaking classroom teachers to participate in a virtual, climate-focused professional development and collaborative research experience throughout the 2026-27 school year.

Are you currently… 

• Teaching 6-12th grade?

• Engaging students in action that extends beyond classrooms?

• Teaching climate and sustainability topics relevant to students and/or their community?

• Collaborating with community partners?

• Working in a school that encourages active learning and supports participation in educational research?

Join us in addressing today’s climate challenges by centering youth agency, facilitating youth action, and leveraging high-quality digital platforms for student learning in the classroom – all while engaging in participatory research alongside ASU education researchers!

Apply until April 30, 2026

The E-EYCA program supports secondary school educators in addressing today’s climate challenges by centering youth agency and action, leveraging quality digital platforms for student learning, and utilizing action-oriented pedagogies in the classroom. E-EYCA brings together teachers and educators over the course of a yearlong, virtual, professional development program to co-design, implement, and investigate student learning and action.

As a 2026-27 participant, you will have the opportunity to:

• Earn a $3,200 stipend in honor of the work and professional expertise that you bring to the program, contingent upon ongoing and adequate participation in the program.

• Learn about innovative pedagogies and online climate learning resources while conducting participatory research alongside peers and ASU’s expert educators. 

• Facilitate the growth of two students of your choosing, who will participate in select activities as part of the research process.

• Travel with expenses covered for any in-person opportunities (e.g., conference presentations) that may arise throughout the school year.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to climate education research while also growing your own professional expertise!

 

Have you seen the news about the research of our QUEST Facilitator, Professor Reed Maxwell? Maxwell's group has mapped the most detailed map of ground water in the US, which allows us to know how much is available and plan for water challenges like scarcity and contamination: https://cee.princeton.edu/news/cee-professor-reed-maxwell-interviewed-la-times-important-groundwater-study 

If you are interested in learning from innovative Princeton University professors, you can join us for an incredible week on Princeton University’s campus with Professor Reed Maxwell, Dr. Lisa Gallagher, and lead teacher, Heidi Wachtin, to explore water-related topics “Beneath the Surface”. Educators will take a deep dive into hydrology, the scientific study of water movement, distribution, and quality on Earth, through hands-on and minds-on experiences designed to build curiosity and confidence in teaching science. Together, participants will investigate the past patterns of water movement, uncover local and global water-related issues in our present day, and learn how to predict the future of water availability through models incorporating climate change impacts.

Registration Now Open

Beneath the Surface: Past, Present, and Future of Water on Earth
Elementary and Middle School teachers (grades 3-8)
August 3-7th 9:00-3:00 pm
Earn 30 PD hours & $150 honoraria per person
Registration Fee: $50

There are additional QUEST Programs for all grade levels and STEM areas- https://teacherprep.princeton.edu/pk-12-outreach/quest/quest-2026-summer-institutes-schedule

This article by the NJEA Technology Committee offers helpful guidance for all educators.

https://www.njea.org/navigating-the-ai-landscape/

When was the last time you had the opportunity to be the science student? If you are looking for an inspiring and engaging science learning experience this summer, we encourage you to join us for QUEST! If you haven't joined us before, I recommend joining this summer while we are able to offer a REDUCED registration fee. You'll learn with peer educators alongside an amazing team comprised of Princeton University professors, scientists and lead teachers. Thanks to our wonderful campus collaborations and sponsors, we are able to offer 4 incredibly unique STEM learning experiences across grade levels. 

For more information see: 

https://teacherprep.princeton.edu/pk-12-outreach/quest/quest-2026-summer-institutes-schedule

Spring Into Science is a hands-on engaging science opportunity for students in grades 4^th through 10^th grades (and their parents) to learn, explore and get excited about science. Spring Into Science takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Frick Atrium and PNI from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Students will visit tabletop activities, experience hands-on demonstrations, listen to research talks, and engage scientists from many other science departments and programs on campus and beyond. New this year – families are invited to continue their STAM exploration with hands-on art making, behind-the-scenes conservation tours, and gallery visits at the new Princeton Art Museum. All students must be accompanied by a guardian or adult at all times.

Event Date and Location: April 18, 2026 / 10 AM - 1:00 PM Princeton University Frick Atrium + 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Princeton Art Museum

For more information and to register: https://scienceoutreach.princeton.edu/

Register: Please use QR code in the flyer or this link: https://scienceoutreach.princeton.edu/department-registration for student registration by April 6 , 2026 (or when the event reaches capacity). Parents who officially registered your student(s) will receive a detailed email the week of April 13, 2026. This email will include check in information and other important guidelines to follow.

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It's time to register your TEEN (8th grade and up) for BaseBuild -- our two-week, hands-on, interactive STEM camp -- introducing teens to CAD, engineering, innovation design & 3D printing!*

WHERE: Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center - 8 Yogi Berra Drive, Little Falls (on the campus of Montclair State)

WHEN: (Chose ONE of TWO 2-week sessions) --

July 6-16, 2026, 9:30am to 12:30pm -- Mon thru Thurs OR  

July 20-30, 2026, 9:30am to 12:30pm -- Mon thru Thurs 

Please call Jenny 718.974.3984 for more info 

In today’s secondary science classrooms, safety is not optional. It is a professional, legal, and ethical obligation grounded in our Duty of Care. As laboratory experiences evolve and new hazards emerge, educators must ensure their practices align with current safety standards and risk management expectations.

In this practical and timely session, we will address:

• Legal and professional responsibilities for secondary science educators
• Chemical hygiene planning and regulatory expectations
• Supervision, training, and hazard anticipation
• Common safety gaps observed in middle and high school labs
• Strategies to proactively reduce risk and strengthen compliance

Whether you are mentoring pre-service teachers, leading a department, supervising a program, or working directly with students, this session will provide actionable guidance grounded in national standards and real-world experience.

Dr. Ken Roy brings decades of national leadership in science safety, and I look forward to sharing insights from my work in K–12 STEM safety, administration, and consulting. Together, our goal is to help you protect students, protect staff, and protect your district.

Archived video available: https://my.nsta.org/resource/135856/archive-lab-safety-considerations-for-pre-service-and-in-service-secondary-scien

When was the last time you had the opportunity to be the science student? If you are looking for an inspiring and engaging science learning experience this summer, we encourage you to join us for QUEST! You'll learn with peer educators alongside an amazing team comprised of Princeton University professors, scientists and lead teachers.

• When: Week-long institutes are held during the summer 

• Where: On Campus @ Princeton University

• Cost: $50 per QUEST Summer Institute

• Honorarium: $150-$1450
• PD Hours: 30-36 hour

• What to expect: Engage as an adult learner with Princeton faculty, researchers, and lead teacher through unique hands-on and minds-on activities to deepen content knowledge, data fluency, and science practices. Leave with a sense of confidence and enthusiasm for teaching science! Lunch and snacks are provided daily + PD hours and Honorarium.

• Details: https://teacherprep.princeton.edu/pk-12-outreach/quest/quest-2026-summer-institutes-schedule

• Registration: https://teacherprep.princeton.edu/Quest_Registration

Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassadors Program

For current 8-9th graders (will be 9-10th graders in fall of 2026) with an interest in STEM, from the urban communities of Atlantic, Camden, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Passaic, and Union counties. 

Register to attend the info session: Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom

To learn more about the program and apply, visit  Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassadors Program  Applications due April 10.

Dataspire is hosting a free virtual Strategy Share-Out for K–12 educators on Tuesday, March 3rd (4–5pm PST / 7–8pm EST): “Upgrade the Claim: Helping Students Level Up Their Data-Based Conclusions.” This one-hour session gives teachers a simple, classroom-ready routine to help students write stronger claims and reasoning from provided data visualizations—especially the kinds of graphs students see on state math and science assessments. Educators will leave with repeatable prompts they can use right away to build data sensemaking and strengthen CER responses. Register here: https://dataspire.mykajabi.com/strategy-share-out