Dec 17, 2020
In the coming year, green school champions from around the world will have the opportunity to connect with each other and build their skills through virtual events that rise to the quality and depth that they have come to expect from our Green Schools Conference. The...
Dec 17, 2020
By. Angeline Koch Impervious surfaces or hardscapes such as asphalt, sidewalks, and concrete playgrounds characterize much of the built environment. So much so, in fact, that we no longer notice how these surfaces shape the contours of the urban landscape. Impervious...
Dec 10, 2020
By. Shannon Oliver and Justin Price Between July 31 and mid-November 2020, the Pine Gulch Fire, the Cameron Peak Fire, and the East Troublesome Fire consumed 541,732 acres of grassland and forest in Colorado. Individually, they are the three largest fires in state...
Dec 3, 2020
By. Reid Bogert Twenty-three school districts serve over 130 schools in San Mateo County. From a watershed standpoint, these are interesting numbers. Why? School campuses contain a significant amount of impervious landscape, such as paved playgrounds, parking lots,...
Nov 24, 2020
At Green Schools National Network, we want to expand our focus on green justice education. We want to redefine and shift the levers of power to those who are often left out of the conversation when we talk about green, equitable, and sustainable schools. GivingTuesday...
Nov 24, 2020
By. Helen Corveleyn, Lauren Madden, and Louise Ammentorp Reprinted with permission from Green Teacher #124, Summer 2020. Learn more about Green Teacher’s nonprofit magazine and books at...
Nov 19, 2020
At Green Schools National Network, we want to expand our focus on green justice education. We want to redefine and shift the levers of power to those who are often left out of the conversation when we talk about green, equitable, and sustainable schools. For this...
Nov 19, 2020
By. Wendy Turner, M.Ed. What does it mean to be healthy at school? There’s the physical space to consider – ensuring school buildings are clean, safe, and conducive to learning and teaching – as well as occupant health and well-being. However, in the context of a...
Nov 17, 2020
At Green Schools National Network, we want to expand our focus on green justice education. We want to redefine and shift the levers of power to those who are often left out of the conversation when we talk about green, equitable, and sustainable schools. For this...
Nov 12, 2020
By. Raika Nasirullah On the morning of March 13, 2020, I started my work day as I typically would—I met with a student and parent for an 8:00 a.m. family meeting and then greeted students promptly at 8:40 a.m. when our doors opened. The normality of my day, as well as...
