EAST Initiative

Our Mission

To provide an environment that fosters relevant, individualized life-changing experiences through service and technology.

Application period now open for EAST grant funding.

Startup funding is available for more than 10 new EAST programs for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Become A Friend of EAST

Student, facilitator, alumni, or partner-anyone can become a Friend of EAST!

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Scholarship Luncheon

Join us in celebrating the recipients of EAST scholarships at our annual EAST Scholarship Luncheon!

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Assisting Rehabilitation Patients with Encompass Health

A group of EAST students from International Studies Magnet School partner with Encompass Health to create tools to make the lives of rehab patients easier.

Techsploration

Techsploration: Blender in VR

EAST Technical Resource Specialist Elijah Skinner details how utilizing virtual reality headsets in 3D design opens up new opportunities and efficiencies in software like Blen...

EAST Podcast

Featured Project

Show-Cattle Comb

The Izard County Consolidated (ICC) Agriculture Department is home to a passionate show cattle team that works diligently to prepare their animals for competition. However, th...