Who We Are

Educators for the Environment, Equity, and Economy

E3 Washington (E3 WA) is the state affiliate of the North American Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE). E3 WA is a professional association for educators supporting the three pillars of environment, equity, and economy. We work in partnership with communities to advocate, offer professional learning, networking, and other support. This increases the capacity for environmental and sustainability education (ESE) in the state. 

Environment

Supporting Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE)

Washington is at the forefront of addressing the climate crisis through public education. We are one of the first states to fund teacher professional development and adopt sustainability-focused learning standards for students. 

In partnership with educators and communities, we build systems that prepare students to be leaders, innovators, and informed community members.

Equity

Centering Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

E3 Washington centers climate justice in our work to support  environmental and sustainability education systems. Climate justice describes the intersection of the climate crisis with social, racial and environmental impacts or issues. 

We recognize the disproportionate impacts of environmental pollution and climate change on low-income and BIPOC communities around the world—the people and places least responsible for the problem. 

As an organization, we are dedicated to ongoing anti-racist efforts and addressing ways we may contribute to the issue of systemic racism.

Economy

Supporting Jobs for the Health of the Planet and its People

Supporting students and educators to participate in a Green Economy is an important goal of environmental and sustainability education.

A green economy is when economic activity has a sustainable impact on the environment. E3 WA also believes that a green economy should create just and equitable systems for the health of the planet and all people.

E3 WA supports the green economy by promoting ESE jobs, providing ideas and opportunities, and connecting educators to resources and networks of support. Teachers support students to imagine and prepare for green economy jobs for the future.


E3 Washington Purpose:

E3 Washington works to convene, catalyze, and communicate equitable environmental and sustainability education across Washington State.

E3 Washington Vision:
Every young person in Washington State has environmental and sustainability education experiences that are responsive to community and youth assets, needs, and aspirations.