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How One Outdoor Learning Trip Changed Everything

AWSP Leadership Framework

Author: Natalie Reszka Zayas • Date: April 10, 2025
A single outdoor learning trip to the Mount Rainier Institute transformed not only Kyrsten Bowden’s confidence and independence as a student with a rare mobility...

Just Make Time To Be

Washington State Principals’ Education Foundation (WSPEF)

Author: Chase Buffington • Date: May 13, 2022
As a parent or teacher, filling time with activities can be daunting. We could even say we overdo it, which I understand. I have two...

The Little Garden in Okanogan That Keeps Giving

Washington State Principals’ Education Foundation (WSPEF)

Author: Chelsea Trout • Date: September 22, 2021
Bumblebee Haven Garden is situated on Okanogan School District property in rural, North Central Washington. Started a few years ago by a now retired teacher,...

Outdoor Education Opportunities

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Author: Brianna Berkson • Date: August 31, 2021
As Washington State considers future funding for outdoor education, there is no better time to have your voice be heard!  The Center for Economic and...

As We Go Back, We Need to Go Out(side)

Washington State Principals’ Education Foundation (WSPEF)

Author: Shelley Barker • Date: July 13, 2021
There’s nothing like more than a year of pandemic learning to make us examine past practices and consider better and healthier ways! One change your...

A Survey to Help 5th and 6th Graders with Funding for Outdoor School

Washington State Principals’ Education Foundation (WSPEF)

Author: Greg Barker • Date: June 7, 2021
Ready for some good news? There’s state money to help send your fifth- and sixth-graders to Outdoor School next year. We are working with a...

Partnership With a Purpose: Cispus Learning Center and the Nisqually Indian Tribe

Washington State Principals’ Education Foundation (WSPEF)

Author: Chase Buffington • Date: April 1, 2021
On March 18, 2021, the Nisqually Indian Tribe and the Cispus Learning Center came together in the mountains of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to...

Outside Is In: The Trouble with Zebra Mussels

Washington State Principals’ Education Foundation (WSPEF)

Author: Chase Buffington • Date: March 11, 2021
Invasive what? At first, it seems like just a cool new pet or fun hobby accessory to add to the house. But sometimes exotic pets...

Adventure Backpack Drop-Offs

Washington State Principals’ Education Foundation (WSPEF)

Author: Chase Buffington • Date: February 1, 2021
Teachers and principals were happy to hear from Cispus, AWSL, and AWSP the last couple weeks. Our team delivered adventure backpacks to the teachers and...