Community of Practice Meeting

We're thrilled to introduce two stimulating Community of Practice (CoP) topics that are bound to capture your attention and empower you to create a meaningful impact within your educational community. Join us on November 13th from 2 PM to 3 PM EST via Zoom for an interactive discussion where you'll have the opportunity to select the topic that resonates most with you. Whether your passion lies in sustainable curricular initiatives or the journey toward achieving zero waste, our CoP sessions offer invaluable insights and collaboration. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to positive change in education. CoP Discussion Topic 1: Building Community for Sustainable Curricular Initiatives In this CoP, we will explore the innovative world of sustainability initiatives in schools and school districts. We'll discuss the concept of using school campuses as a dynamic educational resource and how to involve students in project-based and problem-based learning. Join us in conversations on strategies to engage all stakeholders, including parents and the wider community, to foster a shared purpose. Together, we'll share opportunities, address challenges, and exchange valuable insights. CoP Discussion Topic 2: Becoming Zero Waste: Challenges and Opportunities in Data Collection and Reporting Our second CoP […]

Join us on December 18th from 2 PM to 3 PM EST via Zoom for an interactive discussion where you'll have the opportunity to select the topic that resonates most with you. Whether your passion lies in sustainable curricular initiatives or the journey toward achieving zero waste, our CoP sessions offer invaluable insights and collaboration. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to positive change in education. CoP Discussion Topic 1: Building Community for Sustainable Curricular Initiatives In this CoP, we will explore the innovative world of sustainability initiatives in schools and school districts. We'll discuss the concept of using school campuses as a dynamic educational resource and how to involve students in project-based and problem-based learning. Join us in conversations on strategies to engage all stakeholders, including parents and the wider community, to foster a shared purpose. Together, we'll share opportunities, address challenges, and exchange valuable insights. CoP Discussion Topic 2: Becoming Zero Waste: Challenges and Opportunities in Data Collection and Reporting Our second CoP discussion focuses on the journey towards achieving net zero status in educational institutions. We'll dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of this pursuit, particularly in data collection and reporting. […]

Join us on January 17th from 2 PM to 3 PM EST via Zoom for an interactive discussion where you'll have the opportunity to select the topic that resonates most with you. Whether your passion lies in sustainable curricular initiatives or the journey toward achieving zero waste, our CoP sessions offer invaluable insights and collaboration. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to positive change in education. CoP Discussion Topic Coming Soon!  

Join us on February 12th from 2 PM to 3 PM EST via Zoom for an interactive discussion where you'll have the opportunity to select the topic that resonates most with you. Whether your passion lies in sustainable curricular initiatives or the journey toward achieving zero waste, our CoP sessions offer invaluable insights and collaboration. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to positive change in education. CoP Discussion Topic Coming Soon!  

Join us for an inspiring journey as GSNN launches its dynamic Community of Practice series, initially spotlighting the innovative insights of Jenny Seydel, our esteemed Executive Director. This three-part series will evolve interactively over the next three months, with each session uniquely shaped by the needs, requests, and emerging topics identified by participants from the preceding meeting. This series promises a responsive and participant-driven exploration of educational strategies, focusing on the transformative power of P4BL (Phenomena-, Place-, Project-, and Problem-Based Learning). Participants will engage in expert-led discussions and collaborative workshops, learning to integrate real-world issues into classroom learning to create impactful and sustainable educational experiences. As we navigate through these sessions, the focus will be on cultivating solutionary thinking among educators and students alike, encouraging the development of practical solutions to complex challenges. CoP Discussion Topic Coming Soon! &nbsp

Join us for part two of our three-part Community of Practice Expert Series on August 28th, at 3 PM, spotlighting the innovative insights of Jenny Seydel, our esteemed Executive Director. Part two of this three-part series will continue to dive into the exploration of educational strategies, focusing on the transformative power of 4PBL (Phenomena-, Place-, Project-, and Problem-Based Learning). Participants will engage in expert-led discussions with opportunities for further inquiry in how to effectively assess learning throughout the 4PBL process. These conversations will continue to focus on how to integrate real-world issues into classroom learning to create impactful and sustainable educational experiences. As we navigate through these sessions, the focus will be on cultivating solution-based thinking among educators and students alike, encouraging the development of practical solutions to complex challenges

Join us and our expert Jenny Seydel as we explore different approaches to building and fostering strong, sustainable communities within our schools and districts and across our Green Schools National Network.

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David DenHartog will be leading a three-part Community of Practice workshop series, drawing on insights and strategies from the recent “Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership” program he completed at Harvard University. This intensive 12-week course provided an in-depth exploration of the complexities involved in realizing large-scale sustainability goals, including navigating the unpredictable path of progress. Participants engaged in developing idea flow maps and integrating biomimicry and life principles into leadership strategies. In this focused workshop series, attendees will gain valuable takeaways from the Harvard program, designed to enhance the effectiveness and success of sustainability initiatives.

Join us for Part 2 of our three part Community of Practice series! Even if you missed Part 1, you can still join in and benefit from David DenHartog's insights from the "Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership" program he completed at Harvard University. Join us to gain practical strategies and key takeaways to help advance sustainability initiatives, drawing on concepts such as biomimicry, leadership principles, and navigating the complexities of large-scale sustainability goals.