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Next Generation Science Standards and Environmental Education Webinar
The Next Generation Science Standards and Environmental Education Webinar (http://www.seer.org/Webinars/3-17-14NWF.wmv) Note: The webinar is approximately 2 hours long so the file may take several minutes to download to your computer. The Next Generation Science...
Service Learning or Learning Service: An Alternative to Volunteering Abroad
By Jeff Sharpe This year, tens of thousands of high school students will travel abroad and participate in “service learning” programs in developing countries around the world. Some of these opportunities are organized through schools; other students will participate...
The 2014-2015 National Youth Advisory Council application process is open
The 2014-2015 National Youth Advisory Council application process is open. The National Youth Advisory Council, supported of the Wrigley Co. Foundation, creates a framework for youth engagement. This is a unique opportunity for ten high school students (15-18 years...
A Florida principal and his green elementary school; tips others can use to “go green.”
Fred Barch describes his green elementary school and provides tips others can use to “go green.” Read More
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Top 5 Reasons to Attend GSNC2014
. You’ll meet people who understand what you care about The Green Schools National Network offers this annual conference because, like you, we know that the greening of our nation’s schools is important to increase student motivation; to improve our teaching...
Youth is the Answer
By Charles Orgbon Teen CEO and founder of Greening Forward, Charles Orgbon III, will be delivering a keynote address at the Green Schools National Conference on how schools can create a culture of youth leadership. Engage with Charles on Twitter at @corgbon. At this...
Saving the planet and a few bucks in the bargain
Green products should be Earth- and budget-friendly By Brennan Cassidy Most consumers, if given the choice, will go green – as long as that choice is good for their pocketbook as well as the planet. That’s the premise behind EcoKable, an Earth-friendly technology...
Nature’s Voices Project
Wanted: Student Environmental Inspiration Stories! We’re pleased to announce our partnership with the Green Schools Initiative, which plans to feature students’ stories of inspiration during the 2014 Green Schools National Conference and Student Summit. GSI’s Nature’s...
Solutions Summit: Greening our Classrooms
The 2014 Green Schools National Conference Solution Summits will examine "Curriculum that Advances a Sustainable Future, " a session that promises to be a thought-provoking look at how we can support and expand sustainability education in our nation’s classrooms....