September 2019
PD Collaborative Retreat
The GSNN PD Collaborative is a consortium of service providers who work together to accelerate the implementation of education for sustainability (EFS) through curriculum development and school transformation. The PD Collaborative Retreat is an opportunity to gather together and learn about and from each other as we explore how best to work collaboratively to meet the needs of schools and school districts across the country. The retreat will give us time to develop a vision for the consortium that might…
Find out more »October 2019
The Power of Place: A Walk Through Time
Join Green Schools National Network and 2017 Best of Green Schools award recipient Prairie Crossing Charter School for a two-day exploration of the Power of Place: A Walk Through Time. This site seminar will provide an opportunity for teachers and school leaders to see place-based, project-based, and problem-based learning in action. Prairie Crossing Charter School, a K-8 school just north of Chicago, was founded in 1999, with an environmental and sustainability lens to match the surrounding conservation neighborhood. Teaching and…
Find out more »Fall Catalyst Leadership Workshop
The fall Catalyst Leadership Workshop will be happening Oct. 19- 22 at Conserve School in Land 'O Lakes, WI. Leaders in attendance will be offering case studies to further each other’s work, along with diving deeper into sustainability initiatives being modeled throughout the United States. New learning, connected to Social and Emotional Learning will be presented, connected to health and wellness. Updates on the GSNN Core Practices will be shared for further feedback. This is a great opportunity to network…
Find out more »March 2020
Sustainability Leadership: Driving Innovation for a Prosperous Future
Join Green Schools National Network and 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Award recipient Virginia Beach City Public Schools for a 1.5 day exploration of Sustainability Leadership: Driving Innovation for a Prosperous Future. This site seminar is designed for Executive Level and Building Level leaders who are interested in learning how sustainability can help your district reduce expenses while decreasing your ecological footprint; improve the health and well-being of those who work, learn, and play in your schools; and…
Find out more »July 2020
Exploring the Legacy of Wangari Maathai in Kenya
Exploring the Legacy of Wangari Maathai is a 13‐day adventure designed for educators that follows the footsteps of the 2004 Nobel Peace Laureate. This field‐based learning experience incorporates themes of cultural exchange, service-learning, and sustainability. Participants will receive transdisciplinary learning experiences that will deepen their understanding of the complexities that surround global environmental issues and inspire action. This professional learning experience provides the following opportunities: Learn about Wangari Maathai by visiting her birthplace and the foundations, institutes, and programs that…
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