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The next eeINSPIRE webinar, hosted by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is being held on August 22^nd from 3 – 4pm eastern.

This webinar will focus on social emotional learning and is entitled, Beyond the Hype: Emotional Intelligence for Environmental Educators. register, click here.

About the webinar: Mindfulness, empathy, self-awareness, authenticity, emotional intelligence (EI). What do these terms mean? Why should you care? Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll go beyond the hype of these oft-used terms and dig into why a deep sense of self helps you better navigate all of the various relationships environmental educators cultivate on a daily basis. We will explore the scientific validity of EI, address common criticisms, and discuss its practical implications for educators and practitioners in the environmental education sector. Additionally, we will examine the role of cultural competence in enhancing EI, and ensuring inclusive and effective environmental education practices.