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Read a behind-the-scenes look at community engagement within the Latinx community.
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Gulf Research Program is seeking proposals from nonprofit and community based organizations with 501(c)(3) status that have existing environmental justice (EJ) programs to cultivate the next generation of STEMM leaders (children and youth, 5 to 24 years old) in the field of environmental justice…
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Watch an EE Community Forum held on Monday, July 26 to learn more about how COVID relief funds can be used to support environmental and outdoor learning across the country. Then join our efforts.
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Solutions is a board game about solving climate change. Tested on over 500 students, Solutions leads to fun and meaningful discussions, acting as a starting point for real-world class projects that give students a sense of agency and hope.
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As environmental educators, we don’t shy away from the sticky, smelly, slimy, or suspicious. In response to our call for writing on environmental firsts, Kristina Meek shares a vivid memory of holding a pudgy, brown toad….and having it pee on her. Turns out, gross doesn’t always equal bad—and…
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Each month, Watershed STEM Grantees will share stories about how they implement their projects, adapt to challenges, and work collaboratively towards a blue planet in the eeBLUE: Watershed Chronicles blog posts on eePRO. Join us on their journeys!
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The framework is intended to support curricular developers in integrating concepts linked to Circular Economy into teaching, including in the educational standards that guide the curriculum and in the content used to engage educators and students in the classroom and beyond.
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Stakeholders are asked to sign on to a letter to Congress, urging inclusion of funding for K-12 public schools in upcoming infrastructure proposals.
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Thanks to eeAdvocates from around the country, we are optimistic for continued funding of key programs at EPA and NOAA that support environmental education programs in the coming fiscal year.
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Urban planner Mara Mintzer asked it best: What would happen if we asked children to design our cities? Introducing young people to civic engagement through real-world examples can set the foundation for future implementation of policies that elevate environmental education.
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Once a month, passionate environmental education (EE) advocates are invited to participate in an hour-long discussion of current and upcoming EE policy opportunities at the state and federal levels.
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Explore opportunities to advocate for early childhood education at the Nature-Based Early Learning Conference held July 26–30.
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Research is key to environmental education’s success. This research guide, part of our "eeRESEARCH Weekly Highlights" social media posts, highlights some recent discoveries in advocacy.
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Doors are opening for environmental education across the U.S. Thanks to innovative state and local policies, we’re seeing increased support and recognition for the power of EE in our daily lives. Six recent policy wins illuminate the success of advocacy work across the field of EE.
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NAAEE has been a leader in the field of environmental education for five decades. This year marks our 50th anniversary. Explore the unique ways we’re working to advance EE policy across the U.S.
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Is your organization looking for your next big project? Because we have some great regional funding opportunities for you with deadlines ranging from July–November!
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Enjoy this Q+A blog post as you get to know our newest group moderators, Jason and Sarah.
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A holistic approach to early childhood education is composed of three interlocking bodies of knowledge: the concrete mind, literacy/alphabetization, and opsistiation. Principles, processes, and strategies operate differently within them. This third blog of a series of eight discusses the principles…
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In this eeBLUE Watershed Chronicles blog post, Kirsi Johnson from St. Lucie County, Florida, Environmental Resources Department, and Oxbow Eco-Center share how they were able to bring meaningful watershed experiences to students despite limitations caused by COVID-19.
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Where were the first steps you remember taking outdoors? As a child, did you find yourself mesmerized by summer fireflies or with the icicles of winter? Reflections on early environmental experiences can provide EE professionals with renewed motivation. Share your memories and the values gained, by…
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How did one of the largest cities in Japan with a population of 3.75 million reduce garbage waste production by 43%? This GEEP case study sets out to investigate exactly how the Eco-Picture Diary Environmental Education Project reduced waste through effective environmental education.
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As environmental education professionals, we may collect sensitive data on our program participants. As such, it's important to understand how to protect our participants using confidential and anonymous data.
Learn about the differences between these two data types in an article adapted from the…
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In collaboration with NAAEE, Duke University is highlighting recent research on relevant topics to help EE practitioners learn from academic literature. This month, learn about positive conservation outcomes to celebrate a recent research project funded by eeWORKS.
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Technology can be overwhelming, this session won’t be. Join us for practical tips on running your Affiliate in the age of the cloud, specifically Google Suite. We will explore tools and resources for increasing efficiency, collaboration, and teamwork. You’ll leave with resources and new confidence…
