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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Robbie Cox: Establishing a Legacy of EAST in Batesville

Transitioning from teaching a traditional classroom to facilitating an EAST environment is no easy feat, but former EAST facilitator Robbie Cox overcame early challenges to un...

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...