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Green Schools would like to acknowledge a recent donation received in honor of Dr. Lucette Nadle. We are always grateful for the continued support and work of our members. Donations allow us to continue our work towards impacting thousands of schools and millions of students through innovative environmental education and STEM-related activities, service, and action!
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Green Schools 2016 Green Difference Awards
8th Annual Green Difference Awards
May 27, 2016
MA State House - Great Hall
More Information Coming Soon..
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| Join the Call To Ban Junk Food in Boston Public Schools |
 Care about public health?
Then join our call on the Boston School Committee to ban all forms of junk food marketing in Boston public schools! We are currently facing an epidemic of diet-related disease, where 1 in 3 US children born in the year 2000 will develop Type 2 diabetes if trends continue. This health epidemic is being driven by the junk food industry that targets kids and gets them hooked on this unhealthy food while they're young. And one of the most worst ways they do this is by marketing in schools. Examples of this aggressive marketing in schools are McTeacher's Nights, where teachers actually work behind the counter at a local McDonald's and serve burgers and fries to their students, junk food coupons handed out in school report cards, and health and nutrition presentations by Ronald McDonald in schools. We can safeguard our children's health by ensuring healthy school food environments that promote proper nutrition. That's why we are calling on the Boston School Committee to pass a policy banning junk food marketing, like McTeacher's Night, in Boston public schools. Boston has been a leader among school boards on removing soda machines and junk foods from schools. We have the opportunity to heighten this leadership and make it clear to both McDonald's and other school boards nationwide that these fast food corporations responsible for the global health epidemic have no place in our schools. Get involved in our Value [the] Meal campaign by contacting Joan Cannon and signing our petition!
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| Exciting New Programs from our Partner Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) |
Our Climate Our Future
Our partner, Alliance for Climate Education (ACE), recently released a new online resource, Our Climate Our Future, a multimedia experience that educates young people about the science of climate change and empowers them to take action.
Our Climate Our Future
brings the award-winning ACE Assembly on climate science and solutions online for the very first time through ACE's signature mix of dynamic animation, music, video and interactivity.
Sign up for
Our Climate Our Future
for a limited time at no cost
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Get Loud Challenge is a groundbreaking climate action campaign that will motivate more than 500,000 young people (ages 13-24) in all 50 states to take highly visible, online and offline action to thrust climate change out of the shadows and into the spotlight. Young people will earn points for a range of climate actions including having climate conversations with family and friends and calling elected officials to raise the profile of climate change and clean energy policy in their communities. Youth who take the greatest actions will be celebrated as America's most influential climate leaders with experiential and reputational awards, like college scholarships and a trip to the Peruvian Amazon on a climate expedition.
Learn more
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| Please Welcome New Green Schools Board Member Nicole DeSantis |
Nicole DeSantis is an environmental research consultant specializing in water & energy innovation, sustainable development, youth environmental campaigns, and environmental policy. She has worked in water, environmental, and public health research with leading international, nonprofit and academic institutions. Nicole completed a Masters of Science in Water Science, Policy and Management from Oxford University's School of Geography and the Environment where she examined the water/energy/agriculture nexus, climate change, and business sustainability.
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| Online Applications are Open for 2016 Secretary's Awards for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education |
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The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) in collaboration with the Secretary's Advisory Group on Energy and Environmental Education (SAGEE) and the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) conducts an annual award program to recognize schools and teachers (K-12 ) across the Commonwealth for their outstanding efforts in furthering energy and environmental education initiatives at their schools.
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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
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The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
are the nation's highest honors for K-12 teachers of mathematics and science (including computer science). Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education. Since 1983, more than 4,400 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. If you know great teachers, nominate them to join this prestigious network of professionals. Presidential awardees receive a certificate signed by the President of the United States; a trip to Washington D.C. to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities; and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.
Please consider nominating an exceptional K-6 teacher this year. (Nominations for teachers who teach grades 7-12 will be open next year.)
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| Greening Your 21st Century School |
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May 6, 2016 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School
The principle goals of this training are to learn how to:
- Implement exemplary and sustainable practices in your K-12 school
- Reduce environmental impact and costs
- Provide experiential environmental education designed to learn many disciplines including STEAM subjects, develop leadership and civic skills, and hone critical thinking skills
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| National Healthy Schools Day 2016 |
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| Conferences |
Attend the Green Schools Conference & Expo (GSCE) to learn, collaborate and celebrate!
GSCE brings together green schools thought leaders and champions to advance the shared mission of green schools for all within this generation.
March 31-April 1, 2016
Pittsburgh, PA
An Education Summit for Empowerment & Action
Hosted by VT SWEEP, on April 9, 2016 at Montpelier High School, Montpelier, Vermont.
This summit aims to bring together formal and non-formal K-12 educators to share best practices that inspire hope, empowerment and action in the face of climate change.
The BOOST Conference is the largest, most recognized and comprehensive global convening for after school, expanded learning, and out-of-school time professionals. Set in a retreat-like atmosphere, this annual, extraordinary event will rejuvenate your passion, boost your direction for quality programming and provide tools and resources that will inspire you to create change.
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| Programs and Competitions |
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Join the AMP it up! Challenge - MA Students Only
The AMP it up! Challenge invites students to create a 3-minute video about an advanced manufacturing innovation and how it impacts the world around them. Student must select a product made in Massachusetts. Learn More
The World Advanced Vehicle Expedition (WAVE) is a people's movement offering practical environmentally sustainable actions following the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change. We are looking for schools in coastal cities, where the pupils should simply write their commitment to reducing polluting carbon dioxide (CO2) gas on a piece of paper of 8 x 12 cm. We are inviting 1,000,000 school children in 100 coastal cities from around the world to submit these papers. We would then gather and unveil these at the UN in Switzerland on June 17 as part of an international climate campaign. Learn More
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id you know when you become a
Free Member
of Green Schools you have access to our 12 Pathways to Greening Your School?
The
12 Pathways to Greening Your School are designed for you to use September - June (1-10) with two serving as year-round learning tools. But, you can put them in any order that aligns with your program.
February's theme is Water. Here are a few resource highlights:
Guides and Curricula
Games
Videos
If you'd like to have access to all of these Pathways please become a
FREE MEMBER NOW
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Grant Opportunities
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The InvenTeam initiative, created by the Lemelson-MIT Program, offers an unparalleled opportunity for high school students to cultivate their creativity and experience invention.
InvenTeams are teams of high school students, teachers, and mentors that receive grants up to $10,000 each to invent technological solutions to real-world problems. Each InvenTeam chooses its own problem to solve.
CREDO will grant up to $500 to 50 activists or local groups doing the work of Climate Heroes to fight fossil fuels in their community
A curated collection of thousands of grants and awards and grant writing resources
Grants, awards, and contests created for teachers
Resources for finding grants, grant writing, and fundraising for schools
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| Feature YOUR Business or Organization with Green Schools |
Green Schools is a multiple award-winning 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, organized for innovative Environmental Education [EE], STEM Education, and Environmental Literacy purposes.Green Schools' mission is to create Greener &healthier students & schools through Innovative Environmental Education, Leadership, and Action! Green Schools provides
a number of Hands-on programs and resources to help you develop the Next Generation of Students & Schools!
The most active green schools organization on social media! Green Schools reaches between 20,000-40,000 individuals per week, and is the leading place to receive Green Schools News!
Our Reach:
- Over 2,000 Environmental Educators and over 1,000 students
Consider a listing level that works for you:
Bronze Listing - $150...2 Featured Business articles and 2 posts on Social Media [Twitter/Facebook]
Silver Listing - $250...4 Featured Business articles and 4 posts on Social Media [Twitter/Facebook] Quarterly plus 1 blog post on our website (home page).. Choose your time of year!
Gold Listing
- $350...6 Featured Business articles and 6 posts on Social Media [Twitter/Facebook] Half-Year
plus 2 blog posts on our website (home page).. Choose your time of year!
Green Listing
- $500...Featured Business articles or ad in both newsletters and posts on Social Media [Twitter/Facebook] Year Round plus 4 blog posts on our website (home page).. Choose your time of year!
Your articles could be featured in one or both of our monthly newsletters:
1) Green School News - Released the first of the month
2) NGSS Chapter News - Released the 15th of the month
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Your investment will provide students and schools with opportunities to develop environmental policies and programs, become environmental stewards, and implement real projects with real impact.
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Sincerely,
Robin Organ
Founder and Executive Director
Green Schools
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