Professional Development Be a Catalyst for Change…Become a Green Schools National Network Member The green schools movement is the most critical education reform initiative of our time. Through the Green Schools National Network (GSNN) membership program, you can show...
A movement cannot rely on just one person or organization to grow and create change in the world. It requires many helping hands, working together, lifting each other up. At the Green Schools National Network (GSNN), nurturing long-lasting, meaningful partnerships...
The staff at Green Schools National Network (GSNN) has been pretty busy since the launch of the Green Schools Catalyst Quarterly and the Catalyst Schools and Districts Network last March. Both initiatives are proving to be resounding successes…yet we can only wear so...
Awards season is here and we have a lot to celebrate! The Center for Green Schools at USGBC and Green Schools National Network are excited to announce that nominations are open for two award opportunities: The 2018 Best of Green Schools Awards, which are...
By. Greg Christian, Founder and CEO, Beyond Green Partners In purchasing local farm grown food, schools can be strong economic drivers for the community while contributing to the preservation of natural resources needed to sustain life. Schools that serve...
By. Cara Wilking, JD Introduction Access to safe and appealing drinking water in schools is a key strategy to build healthy habits that children will use for life to maintain a healthy body weight and to support overall health. Strategies to increase tap water...
By. Christina Hecht, PhD, Senior Policy Advisor, Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hydration is essential for keeping kids’ (and adults’) bodies functioning at their best – but too many reach for...
By. Kimberly Pettigrew, Director of Community Health Programs, Tennessee Clean Water Network A large McDonald’s sweet tea contains as much sugar as an entire apple pie. A 20 oz. Dr. Pepper contains as much sugar as 6 ½ Krispy Kreme donuts. Even a 20 oz....
By. Caley Bloodworth, science teacher, Auburn (Alabama) High School “Peek into the new Auburn High School.” This headline appeared across our city, county, and state for several months leading up to and after the opening of the new, sustainable high school for...
