Clean PowerED West Virginia: Education & Leadership Cohort

Clean PowerED West Virginia is an educational leadership program led by the KidWind Project, with support from Toyota and Clearway Energy. This 12-month program is designed to help educators from Grant and Mineral Counties, West Virginia integrate clean energy education into their classrooms and schools.

Up to five educators—both formal and informal—will be selected to participate. They will receive training, materials, and support from KidWind to bring clean energy concepts to life in their classrooms. Participants will also have access to regional experts, curricular resources, and a range of tools to support their success.

After completing their training, educators will be required to organize at least one outreach event to share clean energy education with their peers. This could include hosting a training session, attending a regional education conference, organizing a KidWind Challenge, or leading another project that excites them.

Program Details:

• APRIL 7, 2025 – APPLICATIONS CLOSE
• APRIL 15, 2025 – Decision notifications
• MAY 2025 – Orientation webinar
• JULY 2025 – Attend 5 Day REcharge Academy at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN
• AUGUST 2025 – Classroom & Outreach Planning 
• FALL /WINTER/SPRING 2025-26 – Monthly meetings
• APRIL 2026 – Share success stories about program

Participants Will Receive:

• $3,000 stipend (paid in four installments) per teacher
• Full Tuition, Lodging and Travel to the 2025 REcharge Academy
• $1,000 materials budget per teacher to procure classroom resources
• Access to leading subject matter experts in the region, as well as coaching from the KidWind Team