Inside Education is ready for another school year! Thanks to your support, we’re proud and excited to carry on the 40 years of trusted, hands-on, curriculum-connected, experiential learning for teachers and students.
What’s Ahead
A new school year means new ways to connect! We’ll be in touch with invites to events, shout-outs on social media, and highlighting the work we are doing together to build the next generation of energy stewards. We hope the pending strike has minimal impact on upcoming programming, we remain committed to supporting teachers with flexibility and open communication.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming programs, and if you are interested in learning more or participating, reach out!
October 7 - Women in Outdoor Careers - Rocky Mountain House
October 8 - Women in Outdoor Careers - Whitecourt
October 23 - Alberta Boreal Careers - Lac La Biche
October 24 - Alberta Boreal Careers - Cold Lake/Bonnyville
November 6-9 - Cultivate: Agriculture Leadership Youth Summit - Edmonton
December 4-6 - Energy Careers Teacher Professional Development Program - Traveling Program
February - We will be at 9 Teachers Conventions across Alberta
April 16-19, 2026 - Regenerate: Forest and Wildlife Youth Summit - Canmore
Energy Innovation Days - We are working with schools in Calgary, Fort Saskatchewan, Grande Prairie, and Fort McMurray to confirm the best dates for this school year.
Summer Highlights
This summer was full of fun and impact at Inside Education! We welcomed teachers from across Canada for our Biodiversity in the Boreal professional development program, celebrated the A+ for Energy Kick-Off Workshop with 20 funded school projects and refreshed our educational resources, classroom and field programs to ensure they are up-to-date with current content and engaging activities.
Biodiversity in the Boreal Teacher Professional Development Program
July 2-6, 2025
Travelling Program: Edmonton - Lac La Biche - Fort McMurray
An experience-based program for educators to gain firsthand information about the innovations and technologies used to monitor, manage, protect and reclaim the unique landscapes and species that live in Alberta’s Boreal. We had the opportunity to experience Northern Alberta, tour the oil sands, including mining and in-situ operations. Teachers left with a network of colleagues from across Canada and empowered with knowledge and resources to share with their students.
Learn more about the program here
A+ for Energy Teacher Program
August 20-21, 2025
Calgary
We just wrapped up the A+ for Energy Kick-Off Workshop with 20 school recipients that will be receiving funding to implement energy education projects. A+ for Energy sees schools receiving $5000 to implement creative energy education projects that leave a lasting legacy in the school and community. The workshop featured energy speakers, tours of bitcoin mining and direct air carbon removal, along with a celebration lunch at Platform Calgary.
Learn more about the A+ for Energy school projects happening across Canada
Refreshed Program and Learning Materials
Staff used the summer break to update our learning materials, field activities, and classroom programs, ensuring our programming is fun, hands-on, and curriculum-connected. Stay tuned for updates to our Running Water poster and the next iteration of our extremely popular Energy Education Tool Kits that will be in schools early next year!
Check out our classroom learning resources here!
Celebrating 40 years
Our team took a well-earned summer break to travel and relax! Staff continued to celebrate our 40th anniversary in style with IE in the Wild, a fun challenge to rep their 40th-gear on their adventures this summer.
Learn more about 40 years of Inside Education here!
Thank You For Your Support for Energy Education
