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Top Five Blog Posts of 2021
Best of the Blog: Healthy School Environments, Equity are Top Topics in 2021 Another topsy-turvy year of pandemic schooling is almost in the books. As 2021 draws to a close, we look back at some of the most popular topics on the Green Schools National Network (GSNN)...
COVID-19 lessons learned at Carson City School District
Written by: Mark Korinek, Director of Operations and Sustainability with Contribution by Cara Tirado From Carson City School District The year 2020 was a test for us at Carson City School District (CCSD). Every day we were learning. Every day was a pivot. Every day we...
GSNN Introduces Its New GreenPrint: A Framework for Healthy, Equitable, and Sustainable Schools
When Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS) in Grayslake, Illinois was founded in 1999, Victoria Post Ranney imagined a school where kids would spend as much time outside on the school grounds as they would spend in classrooms reading, listening, and taking tests. She...
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...