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October 2011 

 

Time to Enroll!  

Sustainability Education Concepts and Teaching Methods

(Pilot Version) There is still time to enroll in GEF's free online course, Sustainability Education Concepts and Teaching Methods! This 15 hour, self-paced course launches on November 1 and participation includes the opportunity to earn PDPs/CEUs and one to two hours of college credit. 

 

Register Today!   

 

Green Building Course GBC title image

This semester long course is currently being piloted in 11 and 12 grade classrooms across the country. Join the course next semester for a low, introductory rate! It is designed for classes interested in getting a hands-on, in-depth introduction to green building principles, strategies, and audits. 

 

Learn more or join the January pilot!

Mark your Calendars!   

National Green Week launches February 6-10! Participate during any week before Earth Day, April 22.NGW  

 

Join schools across the country in the largest waste reduction initiative today! 
Participation is free and includes everything you need for a successful Green Week! 
Join the Challenge and Win! 

The Green Energy Challenge is calling on YOU to save energy and money for your school. Join for free and participate in energy audits and standards-based curriculum

  

New
Submit your school's utility bill for October or pictures of your class' energy saving initiatives to be entered in a quarterly raffle to win Green Packs for your classroom! 
On the Horizon                
Keep an eye out for GEF's new program, I Ride Green. Developed in partnership with Amtrak, I Ride Green promotes healthy and sustainable travel habits! 
 
Greenbuild 2011              
GEF staff attended Greenbuild in Toronto this year and made a splash in the K-12 sustainability education conversation. 
 
Read Jacob's Blog Entry
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