Emily Fano

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Green STEM: Real-World Learning With NYC Eco-Schools

 |  May 9, 2016

On April 26-28, the NYC Department of Education hosted its second annual Spring STEM Institute for 600 teachers at Stuyvesant High School. As part of the Institute, NYC Eco-Schools was … Read more

Students at PS 57 Conduct a 14-Month Water Quality Study

 |  Mar 20, 2014

March 17–23 is National Wildlife Week, and this year’s theme is water, specifically people and wildlife’s shared need for clean water. In keeping with this year’s theme, Junior Scientists and Junior … Read more

Three NYC Eco-Schools Collaborate on Green Roof Curriculum Guide

 |  Jan 7, 2014

Guest post by Amy Sirot Schools interested in green roofs may soon have a valuable new tool: a green roof curriculum guide created by three NYC Eco-Schools. The guide will … Read more

NYC Eco-Schools Go Solar!

 |  Nov 5, 2013

According to a landmark 2012 report, “Rooftop Revolution,” by the Manhattan Borough President’s office, there are 2.7 million square feet of usable roof space on NYC’s public schools. These rooftops represent … Read more

A Great Year for NYC Eco-Schools!

 |  Aug 9, 2013

It’s been a remarkable first year for NYC Eco-Schools. Aside from being the largest and most diverse public school system in the U.S. – New York City is also the urban area … Read more

Local School Greening Projects Get a Helping Hand

 |  Aug 7, 2013

There are 140 Eco-Schools across the five boroughs of New York City; many have fantastic school greening initiatives that need funding. Whether it’s starting a recycling program, creating an urban wildlife habitat garden, … Read more

Bees, Birds and Butterflies: NYC Eco-School PS6 Hosts Gardening Workshop

, ,  |  Jun 19, 2013

In early June, over two dozen teachers, parent gardeners, and several students attended a free NYC Eco-Schools workshop “How to Create Wildlife-Friendly Schoolyard Habitats,” led by Eliza Russell, Director of … Read more

NYC Eco-School PS 57 Gets 2013 Green Ribbon Schools Award

, ,  |  Apr 25, 2013

On a gloriously sunny Earth Day, cheers erupted in NYC Eco-School PS 57’s large outdoor garden as the Staten Island elementary school found out it had won a 2013 Green Ribbon Schools … Read more

Cows In the Garden: How One Teacher at a NYC Eco-School in the Bronx Engages Children in Science

 |  Mar 5, 2013

One sunny day in 2010, a farmer came to visit PS 69 Journey Prep School in the Bronx, a NYC Eco-School. The farmer brought Rainbow, a 7-day-old calf, along with him.  While … Read more

It’s an Urban Jungle Out There – Growing Sustainable Schools in New York City

 |  Jan 25, 2013

Last October, I started my dream job as New York City Outreach Manager for Eco-Schools USA. Every day, I get to wake up and help teachers and parents find ways … Read more

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