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New Framework to Guide K-12 Science Education Calls for Shift in the Way Science is Taught in U.S.

 |  Jul 28, 2011

The new Framework for K-12 Science Standards recently introduced by Dr. Helen Quinn, theoretical physicist at Stanford University and Chair woman for the National Research Council, was not only highly … Read more

Butte College Proves “Grid Positive” Possible

, ,  |  Jul 18, 2011

When Butte College publicly stated its goal in 2008 to become grid positive by 2012, the campus sustainability community watched developments closely, wondering how Butte would achieve this goal.  The technical, financial, … Read more

Bi-Partisanship Hits Capitol Hill – Thanks to Environmental Education!

 |  Jul 14, 2011

  Today the bi-partisan No Child Left Inside Act (NCLI) (S.1372 and H.R. 2547) was introduced by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD).  The … Read more

Eco-Schools USA Eco-Code Excellence Challenge

,  |  Jun 13, 2011

Step seven of the Eco-Schools USA program asks schools to create their own Eco-Code. This code is a mission statement for the school that demonstrates, in a clear and imaginative … Read more

National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology Fellows tour NewPage Recycle Mill

 |  Jun 11, 2011

NWF’s Eco-Schools and Campus Ecology programs, in partnership with NewPage Corporation, and with support from McGraw-Hill, are working together on a textbook recycling initiative. The goal? To learn more about … Read more

Thousands Attend Green Schools Summit

 |  Jun 9, 2011

Thousands of Maryland students attended the “Green Schools Summit” at Sandy Point State Park on Friday. Students, teachers, and parents enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day on the water as they … Read more

Eco-Schools: A Tale of Three Countries

, ,  |  Jun 6, 2011

    The global dimensions pathway guides students to make connections to the global community, to learn about and respect the cultures and environmental issues facing countries around the world.  … Read more

Challenging Coal Curricula That Keep Children in the Dark

,  |  May 12, 2011

A newly-released school lesson plan series on energy tells children about the advantages of coal-burning for electricity but offers our kids an industry-biased view and, sadly, omits some of the … Read more

American Teens’ Knowledge of Climate Change

 |  May 9, 2011

In a recent national study by the Yale Project on Climate Change Communication researchers investigated American teen middle and high school students knowledge of how the climate system works, and the … Read more

Gearing up for Ann Arbor’s 3rd Annual Great American Backyard Campout

,  |  May 3, 2011

As a child, spending most summer nights and weekends outside, camping with family and friends, was the thing to do. Our family would often take a weekend trip to Northern … Read more