Creating a culture of sustainability can instill joy and optimism at all levels in a K-12 school district. A commitment to sustainability from leadership can save costs and reduce ecological impacts; and enhance social, emotional, and physical health of all who work, learn and play in our schools. However, the potential impact on social justice […]
To all our registered attendees, we want to thank you for your patience as we have monitored the ever-evolving situation and tried to make the best decision in the interest of all of our stakeholders. Some of you have already contacted me with your concerns. Others of you have kept me aware of the changing […]
Best of the Best! Designed for preK-12 educators, this interactive, 60-minute webinar highlights "best of the best" resources and curriculum that GSNN and its collaborators have curated for virtual and at-home learning.
Growth in careers within environmental and sustainability fields is expected to trend upward for the foreseeable future. It’s vital that educators prepare students to be leaders and innovators in these fields by equipping them with the skills needed to ideate, design, adapt, take risks, learn from mistakes, and collaborate with others. This webinar will feature […]
Looking for opportunities to deepen your understanding of education for sustainability? This webinar is for you! Presenters from Green Schools National Network, Center for Green Schools at USGBC, Envirolution, and The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education will provide an overview of professional development approaches, virtual resources, and upcoming workshops that are designed for future thinking K-12 educators who […]
June 17 – 19, 2020 |12:00 – 4:00pm ET Middle School EducatorsFocused Topic: Watersheds This virtual PD workshop for middle school teachers explores the central role that water plays in all life. Over the course of three, four-hour sessions, attendees will take part in synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences that demonstrate how “We All Live in […]
June 24 – 26, 2020 | 12:00 – 4:00pm ET Elementary School EducatorsFocused Topic: Pollinators This virtual PD session for elementary school teachers explores the diversity of pollinators that can be found in backyards, schoolyards, and parks. Over the course of three, four-hour sessions, attendees will learn how to translate their students’ observations into […]
Walk away with the beginning design for a compelling project that you can use when school is back in session July 15 - 17, 2020 | 12:00 - 4:00pm ET High School EducatorsFocused Topic: Environmental Justice This virtual PD workshop for high school teachers explores the implications of environmental pollution on our communities. Over the […]
Since 2015, Green Schools National Network (GSNN) has featured stories of educators implementing sustainability best practices on our blog and in our peer-reviewed journal, Green Schools Catalyst Quarterly. We’ve amassed quite a few examples of schools and districts doing the work to bring whole school sustainability to life! So, it should come as no surprise […]
Join us for an evening to learn about us and our debut book "Trailblazers for Whole School Sustainability". Colonial Parking operates a garage below the building. Street parking is also available for 2+ hours using a meter and the ParkMobile app. The office is walking distance from the Farragut North (red line) and Farragut West […]