GreenNotes

By. Tom Harten What do a cypress swamp, a historical museum, and the local landfill have in common? They all serve as field trip sites for students in the Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) system. Through the CHESPAX environmental education program, students and...

Good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is essential for healthy, equitable, and sustainable schools, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of this year’s Healthy Schools Day and its focus on IAQ, we’ve compiled a list of resources from the U.S. Environmental...

By. Tyler Valdes and Liz Fitzpatrick At Hoover High School’s Sustainable Academy of Building and Engineering (SABE), science, mathematics, history, and English are woven together in a cutting-edge green career training program that includes professional mentorships,...

On the pandemic frontline: Annual day of advocacy for schools has never been more important What will schools look and feel like when students and staff return? Will facilities be safe and healthy? What lessons will we carry forward from this experience?   This...

Green School National Network (GSNN) supports all schools’ opening with precautionary measures that prioritize the safety of students, teachers, staff, faculty, and administrators. We will allow science to lead while honoring the diverse perspectives of those who...

Our statement on attacks against Asian Americans. #StopAAPIHate    The reprehensible attacks against Asian American communities across our country sadden us. Green Schools National Network (GSNN) stands in solidarity with Asian American students, teachers, and...

Registration is now open for the Green Schools Conference (GSC), hosted virtually June 28-29, 2021.  GSC convenes all the players who make green schools a reality: the people who lead, operate, build, and teach in schools. Every year, hundreds of leaders and advocates...

By. Benjamin Eichorn, Jennifer Phillips, Leigh Eck, Tiffany Chung, and Nancy Vielmas The past year has been challenging for school-aged children and their parents and teachers. In this era of virtual learning, young people need to feel connected – connected to each...

By. Christine Heinrichs   Reprinted with permission from Green Teacher #119, Spring 2019. Learn more about Green Teacher’s nonprofit magazine and books at www.greenteacher.com.

By. Jackie Halsey and Dr. Elizabeth Mulkerrin Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been a strong and active partner in education for over 40 years, educating 2.1 million visitors annually. The zoo is a leader in informal and formal education, pioneering many...