Welcome to the Hood River County Education Foundation

"Air, like food, water, and shelter, is critical for survival, and yet we rarely think about it due to its "invisible" nature. Additionally, unlike the other essential items mentioned above, we can't really "pick and choose" which air we breathe. It impacts us all. As such, studying air quality is a fantastic lens through which we can engage students in not only learning about the air, but also chemistry, earth and space science, and how we can be engaged citizens."

"Students like to build stuff! … It is a model that brings out the best in students. They bring their best energy to a big, bold project that gives them a real sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. … Our goal was to finish this current tiny house build by the end of the school year, using the sales of the home to fund future year's builds."

"Skatemaker started as an after school club 10 years ago. Throughout this project, students design and fabricate a custom skateboard to take home and enjoy. It is a perfect STEAM project, as it authentically calls on students to use creative problem solving to make a meaningful product. Since the projects inception, it has grown into a class during the school day. … This project offered a learning experience students will never forget. We started with glue, maple veneer, sand paper, and jig saws. We ended with beautiful custom skateboards, healthy modes of transportation and budding builders, designers and engineers."