Proposals due by April 10
NAAEE 2026 eagerly awaits conference proposals that spark imagination and action, broaden participation and belonging, elevate promising and proven practices, and push us to be creative and ready to lead change. Taking place in Portland, OR, this year's Conference and Research Symposium focus on the theme, "Imagine If..." envisioning a world where learning sparks not only understanding, but sustained collective action and renewed hope.

The ASA Foundation’s E-STEM for Disabilities project in Indonesia is expanding E-STEM education by equipping teachers with the tools they need to encourage all learners, regardless of their abilities. This project is supported by a 2024 Global E-STEM Award, made possible by Pratt & Whitney and NAAEE.

"What creek?" became "our creek" after ten weeks of learning. Engaging young students in learning about a forgotten local watershed through field trips, water testing, and storytelling ignited a passion project of shared stewardship. Get the full story in the latest edition of the eeBLUE Watershed Chronicles.

February 24, 1:00 PM ET
The Natural Start Alliance welcomes Ariella Cook-Shonkoff, author of a groundbreaking guide to raising emotionally resilient children. This conversation will move beyond denial, overwhelming emotions, and doom-scrolling toward hope, agency, and meaningful engagement with young children. 

February 19
Be among the first to experience In Our Nature, a powerful new documentary exploring how environmental education and the people who teach with it can help bridge some of our deepest divides and foster resilience, belonging, and community. Join us in the celebration at the Miracle Theater on February 19.