Five Ways National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA Boosts Climate Literacy
We need more climate education in our schools. A 2016 survey of science teachers found that, on average, American students are getting just one or two hours of climate education …
Earth Day Celebration: From Grass to Garden
When Mrs. Cardona’s fourth and fifth grade classes at Royal Palm Elementary School in Florida celebrated Earth Day last month, they decided to create a lasting gift to the school …
Earth Day Lessons: Six Ways Your School Can Become a Community Hub for People and Wildlife
Travel with us to the east side of Austin, Texas, where you will find Brooke Elementary, a small but mighty school that recently earned the prestigious Eco-Schools USA Green Flag …
Students Rise Together In Call for Climate Action
“My name is Moriah C. and I’m in 5th Grade and I am 11 years old. I live in Bushwick, Brooklyn and am here today because I want to share …
Atlanta Events Connect Environmental Education, Community Service and Job Preparation
Our work to deepen a culture of sustainability in Metro Atlanta schools is always a priority but when we are also able to serve the community while promoting sustainability efforts …
On a Monarch Mission
Did you know that monarch butterfly larva chew a notch in the stalk of a leaf before they eat it? Amazingly so, this behavior is called “leaf notching” and it …
Schools in Delaware Are Making Big Strides
“Going Green has changed our school and the way our students learn and live.” Leona Williams, a fourth grade teacher at Forwood Elementary School in Wilmington, Delaware, reflects on how …
