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Catalyst Leaders Meetings
Where green school leaders connect, learn, and lead.
Join a dynamic network of changemakers to explore timely challenges, share success stories, and shape the future of sustainable schools together.
*Exclusive for Green Schools Partners*
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Community of Practice Meetings
Peer-powered learning. Practical solutions.
These topic-focused, interactive sessions connect educators and leaders for real talk, real tools, and real progress—because we’re better together.
*These events are open to everyone*
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Green Spark 2026
National Student Solutions Showcase
Green Spark 2026 is a nationwide virtual showcase celebrating K-12 students who are turning their ideas into real solutions for people and the planet. On Friday, April 24, 2026, students and educators from every state will log in for a day of creativity and action through three live sessions that fit any school schedule.
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GreenSpark 2027
April 13, 2027 - April 16, 2027
Site Summit
Step into our partner schools to see sustainability in action.
With tours, panels, and powerful conversations, you’ll leave energized and equipped to lead change in your own community.
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Leadership Academy
Training today’s leaders for tomorrow’s schools.
A one-day deep dive into green leadership designed to sharpen your skills, build your team’s confidence, and prep you for a strong year ahead.
Dates TBA. If you’re interested in hosting a leadership academy, inquire here.
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Green Schools Conference
The event that moves the movement.
Co-hosted with the Center for Green Schools, GSC brings together leaders from across the sector to share ideas, build connections, and accelerate impact.
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Friends & Family Event
You’re invited to GSNN’s annual Friends & Family celebration this year on the beautiful shores of San Diego. Join us for an unforgettable sunset gathering overlooking the marina as we celebrate community, connection, and our shared commitment to building healthier, more sustainable schools. Enjoy coastal bites, refreshing drinks, and the warm glow of golden hour as we mingle with friends, partners, and leaders who make this work possible.
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Educator Academy
Reignite your purpose. Reimagine your practice.
This immersive experience is designed just for educators, with tools, strategies, and inspiration to lead your students toward a just and sustainable future.
Dates TBA. If you’re interested in hosting a leadership academy, inquire here.
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August 2026 Community of Practice
GSNN OnlineWhat is a Community of Practice Meeting Peer-powered learning. Practical solutions.: These topic-focused, interactive sessions connect educators and leaders for real talk, real tools, and real progress—because we’re better together. Designing Schools as Living Systems Creating sustainable schools requires more than individual programs, it requires seeing the school as a connected system where leadership, culture, curriculum, facilities, and community all influence one another. In this Community of Practice, participants will explore the principles of systems thinking and discover how successful schools use a whole-school approach to create meaningful and lasting change. Through inspiring examples, practical insights, and collaborative discussion, educators will examine how interconnected systems can strengthen student outcomes, organizational effectiveness, and environmental stewardship. Whether you're just beginning your sustainability journey or looking to strengthen existing initiatives, this session will provide a shared foundation for thinking differently about school improvement and sustainability.
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October 2026 Community of Practice
GSNN OnlineWhat is a Community of Practice Meeting Peer-powered learning. Practical solutions.: These topic-focused, interactive sessions connect educators and leaders for real talk, real tools, and real progress—because we’re better together. Turning Vision into Action A compelling vision inspires change, but strategic planning makes change possible. This Community of Practice explores how schools and districts are using the GreenPrint Framework to transform ideas into measurable action. Participants will learn practical approaches for setting priorities, engaging stakeholders, building implementation roadmaps, and creating momentum for long-term sustainability. Through real-world examples and collaborative dialogue, participants will leave with strategies for aligning people, priorities, and resources to move their sustainability efforts forward with confidence.
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October 2026 Catalyst Leaders Meeting
GSNN OnlineWhat is a Catalyst Leaders Meeting? Where green school leaders connect, learn, and lead. Join a dynamic network of changemakers to explore timely challenges, share success stories, and shape the future of sustainable schools together. Leadership in Action Transforming schools begins with leadership that is intentional, collaborative, and grounded in a shared vision. In this Catalyst Leaders Meeting, GSNN partners will explore how effective leadership creates the conditions for sustainable systems change. Through partner showcases, collaborative discussion, and expert insights, participants will learn how schools and districts are aligning teams, building leadership capacity, and navigating the challenges of organizational change. Rather than focusing on theory alone, this session highlights real implementation stories, lessons learned, and practical strategies that participants can adapt within their own contexts. Catalyst Leaders Meetings are designed exclusively for GSNN partners to foster peer learning, strengthen relationships across the network, and accelerate implementation through shared experience.
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November 2026 Catalyst Leaders Meeting
GSNN OnlineWhat is a Catalyst Leaders Meeting? Where green school leaders connect, learn, and lead. Join a dynamic network of changemakers to explore timely challenges, share success stories, and shape the future of sustainable schools together. Culture & Climate in Action Culture is often the catalyst that determines whether sustainability initiatives flourish or fade. This Catalyst Leaders Meeting brings together GSNN partners to explore how schools and districts are cultivating positive climates, strengthening community engagement, and creating cultures where sustainability becomes part of everyday practice. Participants will hear directly from partner schools implementing innovative approaches to student engagement, staff collaboration, wellness, and organizational culture while engaging in meaningful conversations about common challenges and emerging practices. Through collaborative dialogue and peer learning, participants will leave with practical ideas and renewed inspiration for strengthening culture within their own learning communities.
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January 2027 Community of Practice
GSNN OnlineWhat is a Community of Practice Meeting Peer-powered learning. Practical solutions.: These topic-focused, interactive sessions connect educators and leaders for real talk, real tools, and real progress—because we’re better together. Measutring What Matters How do you know your sustainability efforts are making a difference? In this Community of Practice, participants will explore how meaningful measurement supports better decision-making, stronger storytelling, and continuous improvement. Through GreenPrint360, GSNN's measurement and reflection platform, participants will discover how data can help schools monitor progress, visualize impact, and identify opportunities for growth. Rather than collecting data for reporting alone, this session focuses on using evidence to drive conversations, strengthen planning, and celebrate meaningful progress toward healthier, more sustainable schools.
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March 2027 Catalyst Leaders Meeting
GSNN OnlineWhat is a Catalyst Leaders Meeting? Where green school leaders connect, learn, and lead. Join a dynamic network of changemakers to explore timely challenges, share success stories, and shape the future of sustainable schools together. Operations in Action Sustainable facilities are about far more than buildings, they create healthier learning environments while modeling responsible stewardship for students and communities. During this Catalyst Leaders Meeting, GSNN partners will showcase innovative operational practices related to energy, water, waste, outdoor learning environments, and sustainable facilities management. Participants will exchange implementation strategies, discuss operational challenges, and explore how facilities can become active contributors to teaching, learning, and whole-school sustainability. Together, we'll discover practical approaches that improve operations while advancing student learning and environmental impact.
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GreenSpark 2027
GSNN OnlineGreenSpark- A National Showcase of Student-Led Sustainability Projects – Celebrating Youth Voice, Vision, and Action GreenSpark is a national live showcase celebrating student voice, creativity, and climate action. This virtual event brings together classrooms and school communities from across the country to spotlight the sustainability projects students have designed and led from garden initiatives to zero-waste campaigns and energy solutions. In real-time sessions, students will present their work to a national audience of peers and educators, sharing ideas, outcomes, and the impact they’re making in their schools and communities. Whether you tune in as a class or an individual, Spark is a space to be inspired by young changemakers and to celebrate what’s possible when students lead the way toward a greener future.
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May 2027 Catalyst Leaders Meeting
GSNN OnlineWhat is a Catalyst Leaders Meeting? Where green school leaders connect, learn, and lead. Join a dynamic network of changemakers to explore timely challenges, share success stories, and shape the future of sustainable schools together. Celebrating the Journey: Reflection, Connection, and Next Steps Meaningful sustainability education extends beyond isolated lessons—it becomes part of how students experience learning every day. This Catalyst Leaders Meeting brings together GSNN partners to connect, celebrate, and reflect on the ""small wins"" they are excited about from this past school year. Whether your breakthrough happened in innovative instructional practice, community engagement, or facilities infrastructure, this session is a chance to pause, recharge, and support one another. Through inspiring partner showcases and collaborative dialogue, participants will share recent successes, navigate common challenges, and begin discussing the strategic work for the year ahead. Leave with practical ideas, peer insights, and renewed momentum for your learning community.