March 2020
Sustainability Leadership: A Road Map for Driving Innovation Through the Triple Bottom Line
To all our registered attendees, we want to thank you for your patience as we have monitored the ever-evolving situation and tried to make the best decision in the interest of all of our stakeholders. Some of you have already contacted me with your concerns. Others of you have kept me aware of the changing landscape in your schools and school districts. Thank you. With that information, GSNN and Virginia Beach City Public Schools have decided that it is…
Find out more »May 2020
Webinar | Preparing Students for Green Careers
Growth in careers within environmental and sustainability fields is expected to trend upward for the foreseeable future. It’s vital that educators prepare students to be leaders and innovators in these fields by equipping them with the skills needed to ideate, design, adapt, take risks, learn from mistakes, and collaborate with others. This webinar will feature two school districts that are giving students opportunities to hone these skills. Whitefish School District in Montana will share how their Center for Sustainability 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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