GreenNotes
9 Must-Read Energy Efficiency Articles for Energy Awareness Month
Did you know that October is Energy Awareness Month? Energy initiatives can be a great way to rally members of a school community around a common sustainability goal – to save energy. Check out this roundup of blog posts and Green Schools Catalyst Quarterly articles...
GSNN Executive Director Receives 2021 Planet for Her Award
This year’s NYC Green School Conference brought together a growing community of schools and universities that are ready to accept “accountability to the future.” Last week’s conference was an opportunity for attendees to come together and work to transform...
Sixth IPCC Report Offers Educational Leaders an Opportunity to Lead Humanities Most Important Teachable Moment
A majority of Americans are alarmed or concerned about climate change, but many are unsure how climate change impacts their everyday lives, as well as the roles and responsibilities in their professional lives. School communities are already experiencing the impacts...
3 Reasons Why Everyone Has a Role to Play in the Green Schools Movement
Global climate change is accelerating, and humans are to blame. That’s the conclusion of a stark new report released on August 9 by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The report goes on to state that it’s still possible to meet the targets...
12 Articles to Help You Incorporate Sustainability Topics into Your Curriculum This School Year
Back to school season is here! The start of a new school year is a great time to revisit and update your teaching practices and curriculum. Whether you are new to teaching sustainability topics or are looking to dive deeper, we’ve assembled a collection of timely blog...
From Catalyst Leader to GSNN Staff Member: Dr. Timothy Baird Joins GSNN as its Interim Director of Partnerships
Green Schools National Network (GSNN) is welcoming a familiar face to our team! Dr. Timothy Baird, former superintendent of California’s Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), has stepped in to serve as our interim director of partnerships. Some of you might...
Green Schools National Network Announces New Board Members
Iowa City, IA -- Green Schools National Network (GSNN) today announced the appointment of three new board members: Caroline Hill, Diana Cournoyer, and Geoff Deigan. The new cohort will support continued growth around GSNN’s mission to ensure every student attends a...
Green Schools Conference Program Line-up Announced
The 11th annual Green Schools Conference program is now live! This year’s virtual conference will feature a mix of educational sessions, hosted conversations, and thought leader spotlights over the course of two half-days, June 28 – 29. Attendees can choose...
2021 Best of Green Schools Award Finalists Announced
On May 3, 2021, the Center for Green Schools at USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council), in collaboration with Green Schools National Network, announced the finalists for the 2021 Best of Green Schools Awards. The awards celebrate the leaders, educators, schools,...
Local Partnerships Introduce Boston Green Academy Students to Green Careers
By. Chamberlain Segrest A student unlocks what appears to be a shipping container parked next to the outdoor classroom at Boston Green Academy (BGA). She nods her head toward the raised beds sitting about 10 feet away and says, “Don’t worry, we still grow food the...
Sponsors
