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
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Guest Post: Middle School Students Work to Ban the Plastic Bag
[br] Mike Garguilo is a passionate middle school science teacher in Sleepy Hollow, NY. He is the host of the Environmental Action Club which received the award for the environmental … Read more

Challenging Coal Curricula That Keep Children in the Dark
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
The Five Reasons Parents Should be Demanding a Greener Education for Their Children
Environmental education in its many forms — nature lessons, energy awareness, water conservation, recycling, field trips and community service projects — has been popular over many years in the U.S. … Read more