Greetings! As we anticipate and embark on a new school year, please remember that your passion and dedication play a crucial role in shaping the minds of future generations—those who will be entrusted with the stewardship of not just our planet, but perhaps boundaries far beyond. NESTA is here to support you every step of the way, providing resources, community, and encouragement.

A special thank you to Diane Ripollone and Kathy Biernat, presenters of our first collaborative webinar with the National Middle Level Science Teachers Association.   Please take some time and review the materials they have provided at https://nestanet.org/webinar.  I’ve added their resource list to our NESTA bookmark account! 

Kudos to Peg Steffen for an excellent edition of The Earth Scientist focusing on PreK – Grade 5.  The Board decided to provide open access to our spring and summer 2024 editions to celebrate our 40^th anniversary and highlight the amazing work of our authors and 100% volunteer leadership group.  Please share and help us grow .  Thank you to Kristin Hunter-Thomson and Mike Jabot for an excellent Guest Editorial; a must read about the importance of data literacy in K-5 classrooms. I’m looking forward to our next edition highlighting 9-16 opportunities which should be in your inbox just in time for Earth Science Week, October 13-19^th.  https://www.earthsciweek.org/

Please feel free to reach out!  Wishing you each a school year full of discovery, innovation, support and growth.

Natalie Macke
NESTA President
nmacke12@gmail.com