ISLANDWOOD AT WSTA: MAKING SCIENCE RELEVANT TO STUDENTS’ LIVES

At this year’s Washington Science Teachers Association (WSTA) conference, IslandWood’s Brad Street and Ray Cramer joined educators across the state to share ideas on connecting science learning to students’ communities.

 

Brad, our Senior Manager of Professional Learning, co-presented with Dr. Elizabeth David from Seattle Public Schools and Rebecca Abbott from Lawrence Hall of Science. Together, they focused on strategies for bringing science into students’ lives in meaningful ways, using family knowledge, community assets, and regional data to make science classes more relevant. Their sessions explored practical ways to adapt national science curricula, allowing students to see the importance of science in their own communities and even inspire action on local issues.

 

Ray, our Director of Campus School and Community Education, led a workshop on peer mentoring and collaboration. Drawing from years of experience working with teachers, he shared techniques to support reflective practices and stronger peer relationships. The workshop provided hands-on methods to make mentoring a more impactful, mutual process among educators.

 

We were thrilled to share some of IslandWood’s work and to connect with educators who are passionate about making science education meaningful and community-centered. It was an inspiring weekend of learning, collaboration, and exploring new ways to engage students in science.

 

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