Students Rise Together In Call for Climate Action
“My name is Moriah C. and I’m in 5th Grade and I and 11 years old. I live in Bushwick, Brooklyn and am here today because I want to share …
Salmon Stewards: Seasons of Growth
“Fish are like trees! ” exclaimed Melody, a 3rd grader who is now also an enthusiastic Salmon Steward at Carus Elementary. She’s referring to the unexpected discovery she made when peering …
Alcoa W5 program Helps Massena Elementary Schools Earn Eco-Schools Recognition!
On June 4, 2018, Jefferson, Nightengale and Madison Elementary schools in Massena, N.Y., brought together friends, families and community members to showcase their second year of work under the Alcoa …
Reeling in Salmon Stewards
How do you transform children into wildlife stewards? By giving them an opportunity to foster animals at school. While many teachers opt for a furry class pet – an adorable …
An Island of Habitat in a Sea of Concrete
When you think of wildlife habitat, inner city Baltimore is probably one of the last places that comes to mind. But, Franklin Square Elementary/Middle School in southwest Baltimore City has …
Eco-Schools USA Traveling Along the Pathways to Sustainability – Part 3
Imagine if your school district could cut energy usage by 10% or even 20%. Not only would the cost savings be dramatic, it would also reduce the environmental impact that …
NYC Program Empowers Students to Evaluate Climate RiSC
Hurricanes on Steroids The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has broken all records in terms of the quantity and intensity of consecutive storms, their destructive power, and the toll on human life, …
