The National Weather Service (NWS) education activities have become better aligned with the strategic vision of a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Education Strategic Plan. Becoming a WRN is about building community resilience in the face of increasing vulnerability to extreme weather, water and climate events; education is a fundamental building block toward achieving that strategic goal. Furthermore, the goal of the NOAA Education Strategic Plan is to create a Science-Informed Society. Community resiliency depends upon a scientifically informed and engaged population. Educational partnerships, nationally and locally, are playing a critical role in NWS Education. The vision of NWS Education is to stay relevant to both teachers and students by providing the products and services they need leading to a “A Weather-Informed Society.”
This presentation will provide an update on the NOAA/NWS Education team’s vision, goals, activities and partnerships. Topics covered include current and potential partnership opportunities, community-based weather festival opportunities, online learning/gaming, social media activities, and volunteer opportunities within NWS and NOAA. Details of two long standing NOAA/NWS education partnerships will be presented as well as developing new partnerships.
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