Media Alert: WSU Tri-Cities Education Summit Brings Regional Educators Together For Professional Learning And Innovation - 10/07/26
What:
WSU Tri-Cities Education Summit
When:
Saturday, Oct. 10
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:
WSU Tri-Cities Consolidated Information Center
2770 University Drive, Richland, WA
Who:
More than 150 educators, administrators and education professionals from across the region are registered to attend. The keynote speaker is Gabriela Whitemarsh, Washington's 2026 Teacher of the Year, who teaches in the Pasco School District. The summit is sponsored by STCU and Battelle.
Media Opportunities:
Media are invited to attend and interview keynote speaker Gabriela Whitemarsh, regional educators, WSU Tri-Cities faculty and event organizers about emerging trends, challenges and innovations shaping K-12 education.
Why:
The WSU Tri-Cities Education Summit is a premier professional development event for teachers and school administrators, providing timely training, networking opportunities and continuing education credits. This year's program focuses on some of the most pressing topics in education, including:
- K-12 STEAM education enrichment and workforce connections
- Artificial intelligence in education, featuring presentations from Taiwan university partners and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory experts
- Social work and social-emotional support strategies for educators
The summit highlights innovative approaches to teaching and learning while fostering collaboration among educators from throughout the Mid-Columbia region.
Note to Assignment Editors: Interviews can be arranged before and during the event with keynote speakers, organizers and participating educators.