01 • SEED
Every Journey Begins with a Seed
Pseads is an educational nonprofit rooted in Marin County and the Bay Area.
Through poetry, science, storytelling, film, and intergenerational learning, we help young people discover their voice and bring learning to life.
Hope on the Rize (K–8)
Classroom residencies embedded within the school day, helping students discover identity, voice, science, poetry, storytelling, and connection to the natural world.
Horizon Films
Students transform their ideas into films while exploring visual storytelling. Every completed film plants a tree, turning creativity into lasting impact.
Light Fellows
Young people grow as creators, leaders, and changemakers, developing meaningful projects that inspire curiosity, connection, and positive change.
Exhale
Professional learning that renews educators through creativity, reflection, and purpose, strengthening classrooms and communities for years to come.
THE SEED
Living Wisdom
Collective
Cross-generational learning where young people, families, educators, and elders share stories, creativity, and wisdom that help communities flourish together.
Nurtured growth.
Stronger together.
Our programs are the branches that help young people grow in confidence, creativity, and purpose.
Hope on the Rize
Classroom residencies that weave poetry, science, storytelling, and reflective learning into everyday education, helping students discover identity, curiosity, and connection.
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Horizon Films
Students transform ideas into films through storytelling, cinematography, collaboration, and creative expression, planting one tree for every student film.
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Light Fellows
A year of creativity, leadership, and community for young people ages 12–24.
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A growing forest.
A lasting impact.
Together, we cultivate creativity, belonging, and leadership that ripple across schools, generations, and communities.
33,000+
Students Reached Directly
Kindergarten through Graduate School
3,000+
Students Served Annually
Current annual reach across PSEADS programs.
100%
Program Renewal
Across 11 school districts, with expansion requested.
100,000+
Original Student Works
Poems and reflections created by students.
5,000+
Student Films & Trees Planted
One tree planted for every student film.
20+
Years of Research & Practice
Partnering with educators and communities.
5
Student Poets Featured on TED.com
Featured internationally in 2020.
50–125
Students Reached per EXHALE Educator
Estimated annual reach of each trained educator.
Be part of the forest.
Volunteer, partner, or give to help grow the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
Every voice begins with a story.
This section will feature an approved student poem, artwork, or film still from the official PSEADS content packet.
Student work is presented as meaningful learning, preserving attribution where approved.
Learning grows stronger when generations grow together.
Learning extends beyond the classroom. Through intergenerational experiences, PSEADS brings together young people, educators, families, and older adults to share stories, creativity, and reflection, building stronger connections across generations.
CURRENT INVITATION
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Whether you're an educator, student, family, or community partner, there are many ways to take part in the work of PSEADS.
Explore upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, and grow together.
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