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Environmental education starts with the education of the human body and mind, and it starts in early chilhood. Everything about early childhood education has yet to be discovered in the postmodern world! It goes beyond holding a pencil, recognizing symbols, solving problems and making friends. It's…
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Read about successful bipartisan policy initiatives and find resources to support new statewide efforts to increase environmental education and youth engagement in the outdoors.
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The Ecological Teaching and Learning Master of Science degree may no longer be available through Lesley University, but thanks to Coleen O'Connel and a group of ETL Alumni, there is a bright future in store for Ecological Teachers and Learners both old and new on the coast of Maine!
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The Nature-Based Preschool Professional Practice Guidebook is now available! Dive into this new resource from Natural Start Alliance to learn how nature-based educators offer programs that are safe, effective, and inclusive. The Guidebook is organized into four areas of practice: teaching…
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Learn how attending the NAAEE conference transformed this EE 30 Under 30 awardee and K–12 educator's view of education and how it "sparked my curiosity to question how education for a more just and sustainable future should be."
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Learn more about the exemplary environmental educators and organizations honored with Awards for Excellence in Environmental Education at the 2019 Conference and Research Symposium.
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Priya Ranganathan reflects on her experience with Wild Shaale, an initiative by the Centre for Wildlife Studies in Bangalore, India, to bring environmental education to students living in and around protected areas in rural India.
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Get inspired to use the Guidelines for Excellence in college classrooms in this summary of a 2019 conference presentation.
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Don't let the cold, wet weather scare you off. Winter is a great time to take children outdoors! Here are 5 reasons why.
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A variety of scouting programs across the country offer unique opportunities for youth-driven, informal environmental education.
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Learn how nature-based learning in early elementary school gained support from two veteran outdoor educators. Check out the spotlight on Brooklyn Park Nature Preschool’s equity and inclusion efforts. Start preparing for the 2020 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference. Read about the release of…
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Four girls from four continents come together on a hidden island in Amazonia, where they learn to harness their unique, elemental powers to fight evil forces trying to destroy our environment.
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Earth and Heart are comprised of the same letters and courage is action taken from the heart. Connections between deforestation and domestic violence and the need for skills-based environmental education is more important than ever.
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Read about Brenda Metcalf's reaction to receiving NAAEE's prestigious 2019 Walter E. Jeske Award in this interview with Affiliate Network Coordinator Bruce Young.
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Get to know more about our California Affiliate and 2019 Outstanding Affiliate- AEOE
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Fall always evokes writers, poets, photographers, painters to engage their craft. This poem from Rolland Smith, a gifted writer, is just perfect for the season and to ready us for this time of year.
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Paula Jacoby-Garrett’s feature article in October’s National Parks and Recreation Magazine describes the grassroots movement happening on social media that is changing the face of outdoor recreation. She shares motivating and inspiring stories of people of color, plus-sized individuals, military…
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Read the latest blog from eePRO group moderator, Joe Baust. "Words alone I forget, experiences with words help me remember, but songs with words and experiences give me the ultimate reminder of what I learned and stay transfixed in my mind."
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Interested in a workshop where you can learn with fellow educators about how to include more climate science in your classroom? Check out the Wisconsin Initiative for Science Literacy workshops run by Dr. Shakhashiri at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Elizabeth Spike is an environmentalist, scientist, and educator in northern Virginia who is taking on issues of urban air quality and getting students engaged in the process. Learn more about her work and why it matters.
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Get to know our new Affiliate Network Coordinator Bruce Young who shares his journey to becoming an environmental educator and a member of the NAAEE team.
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This segment provides important perspectives for educators, parents and anyone who works with young people who are growing up, working for governmental action, and coming to grips with our warming planet.
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Earth Education leaders (administrators, practitioners, and researchers) have a profound responsibility to include the best of what is known about teaching and learning, Earth Science, and community engagement into their every day professions to ensure opportunities to foster real world change for…
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Earth Force's Empowered STEM approach takes project-based learning to a new level.
