May 4, 2018
On May 4, Green Schools National Network (GSNN), in collaboration with the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, announced the recipients of the 2018 Best of Green Schools Awards. The awards were announced during the closing plenary of the Green...
Apr 19, 2018
By. Josh Jacobs, Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager, UL Over the years, the sustainable procurement movement has helped us reduce our use of virgin material, shrink our carbon impact, and procure more goods and services from local organizations. One...
Apr 19, 2018
By. Shawna Cragun, Director of Custodial Services, Davis School District (Farmington, Utah) Public procurement is a complicated process. Adding an increased focus on environmentally friendly products only increases the complexity. This is something I know...
Apr 19, 2018
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...
Apr 5, 2018
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...
Mar 20, 2018
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...
Mar 8, 2018
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...
Mar 1, 2018
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...
Feb 22, 2018
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...
Feb 13, 2018
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...
