GreenNotes
Our statement in response to the CDC’s newest guidance on social distancing in elementary schools
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...
Green Schools National Network Stands with Asian American Students and Families
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...
The 2021 Green Schools Conference
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...
Rethinking Environmental Education at MEarth for the COVID-19 Era
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...
Taking Students into the Forest
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.
Lions, Tigers, and STEM…Oh My! Work-Based Learning Comes to Life at Zoo Academy
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...
GSNN’s Black History Month Book List
As the past year has encouraged more reflection on the divisive race relations in this country, we want to take a moment to uplift positive stories and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans during Black History Month. We hope to remind our supporters that...
Environmental Education Comes to Life at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
By. Veronica Frehm Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park (Friends) is a citizen support organization formed to support the only state park in Palm Beach County (PBC), Florida – John D. MacArthur Beach State Park (MacBeach). Friends realizes the importance of learning...
The New Tremont Experience: Making Essential Learning Connections in the Outdoors During COVID-19
By. John DiDiego What is Tremont Institute? “I wish school could be like this all the time.” – student quote This quote, more than any data, outcomes, or metrics, captures the essence of what we hope for students and teachers who participate in our school programs at...
Feeding the Future: Redefining the Student Dining Experience in Austin, Texas
By. Lindsey Bradley What comes to mind when you think of food in school? For many of us, our perceptions reflect childhood memories or misconceptions. Today, school districts across the country are shifting their efforts to innovate the student dining experience,...