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Green STEM: An Educational Collision of Epic Proportion

 |  Apr 17, 2013

  Our climate is changing at an alarming rate, and as a nation our young people are not prepared to provide the solutions necessary to mitigate and safeguard our world’s … Read more

How One Parent Made Biking a Priority for Fairfax County Public Schools

,  |  Mar 29, 2013

When Jeff Anderson requested bike racks at his children’s school in the fall of 2008, he had no idea this simple request would lead to him playing a key role … Read more

Changing the Way Our Children Eat at School

,  |  Oct 18, 2012

  According to the American Heart Association 1 in 3 American kids and teens is overweight or obese, nearly triple the rate in 1963.  With good reason, childhood obesity is … Read more

Green Roof on PS 41 in New York

Green Roof Inspires New York School: Video

,  |  Oct 9, 2012

I grew up watching movies set in New York City, so I have many pre-conceived images of life there. A peaceful garden on top of a school was not one of … Read more

Greening the Way for our Kids’ Future

,  |  Oct 4, 2012

We all need an oasis. Standing on New York City Eco-School PS41’s new green roof, I found a truly inspiring one.  Seeing the whole sky, feeling the late summer breeze, … Read more

Motorola Solutions Foundation Support Grows STEM Learning and Gardens

 |  Sep 12, 2012

Written by Julie Gustafson, Senior Education Manager, NWF In the summer of 2011, NWF supported by the Motorola Solutions Foundation began a journey in education with our partners, Earth Force … Read more

Diving for a Diploma

 |  Jul 11, 2012

Do you have a difficult daily commute?  Imagine using four modes of transportation (bus, subway, ferry, plus a 10-minute walk) just to attend high school! The students at the New … Read more

Aluminum can and juice pouch recycling box, Armstrong Elementary

Creating a Recycling Program at Your School

,  |  Jul 3, 2012

Grade three classes set up a recycling program at their school and register as an Eco-School. Read more

Eco-Schools USA’s Healthy Living Pathway to Get Students Outside and Active

,  |  May 9, 2012

Schools prepare students for the future, and a lifetime of good health is one of the most important legacies we can give to our children. Unfortunately, America’s youth are up … Read more

STEM Leaders Agree on Relevancy of Environmental Education for Kids of Color

 |  May 7, 2012

Whether it’s at the elementary, undergraduate or professional level, we have a long way to go when it comes to diversity in the “STEM,” or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics career … Read more