Empowering Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences (EPSS) education and outreach begins with centering belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (B-A-JEDI). This session invites contributions that celebrate and critically reflect on pedagogical practices, public engagement, and co-created initiatives that nurture inclusive and joyful learning spaces. We highlight efforts that embrace multimodal, interdisciplinary, and community-grounded approaches—whether through arts-based methods, Indigenous and place-based knowledge systems, AI-enabled engagement, or sustained mentorship programs—that support collective agency and foster a deep sense of connection within and across communities. Presentations may span formal/informal education, grassroots partnerships, and transformative media practices. We especially encourage work that not only addresses systemic barriers in EPSS but also uplifts joy, healing, and empowerment as central tenets of educational transformation. Together, we will reflect on how to sustain these practices and reimagine them across varied contexts, cultivating a future where science is inclusive, rooted in community, and alive with joy.

• SY - Science and Society