Becoming a green school or district is a multi-year process that requires planning, collaboration, and lots of hard work. The most important step in this process, by far, is securing buy-in from your district’s leadership team. Their support and involvement are...
Tarachell Thomas, Principal, Pine Jog Elementary School (Palm Beach County, Florida) Throughout the upcoming months, we will be running a Q&A blog series that features GSNN partners describing best practices and lessons learned on topics tied to each of the impact...
Since 2015, Green Schools National Network (GSNN) has featured stories of educators implementing sustainability best practices on our blog and in our peer-reviewed journal, Green Schools Catalyst Quarterly. We’ve amassed quite a few examples of schools and districts...
An Introduction to the GreenPrint’s Leadership System There’s no such thing as a healthy, equitable, and sustainable school without effective, visionary leadership. Effective, visionary leadership is a key ingredient for change, especially when it comes to...
Written by: Mark Korinek, Director of Operations and Sustainability with Contribution by Cara Tirado From Carson City School District The year 2020 was a test for us at Carson City School District (CCSD). Every day we were learning. Every day was a pivot. Every day we...
This year’s NYC Green School Conference brought together a growing community of schools and universities that are ready to accept “accountability to the future.” Last week’s conference was an opportunity for attendees to come together and work to transform...
A majority of Americans are alarmed or concerned about climate change, but many are unsure how climate change impacts their everyday lives, as well as the roles and responsibilities in their professional lives. School communities are already experiencing the impacts...
