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Advocacy

Here, you'll discover advocacy resources such as reports and toolkits focused on climate education policy at different governmental levels or within organizations.

These resources were compiled by the Coalition for Climate Education Policy to be featured in a State and Local Climate Education Policy Toolkit.

Posted: 07/02/24

a group of people gathered in front of a speaker and a sign that reads We Are The Environment

CEE-Change, Together Blog Series

Welcome to our blog series, CEE-Change, Together. In this series, CEE-Change Fellows share how they implement their community action projects and work to strengthen environmental education and civic engagement capabilities, all supporting the mission of cleaner air, land, and water. Join us on their journey by reading their blog posts. We will release new stories each month on eePRO and link to them here!

Posted: 02/19/24

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Circular Economy

A circular economy is a systemic approach to economic development designed to benefit businesses, society, and the environment.

Posted: 12/18/22

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Young people at lake shore collecting water sample

Citizen and Community Science

Citizen and community science is scientific research conducted, in whole or in part, by nonprofessional scientists.

Posted: 12/18/22

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Teacher gestures at solar panels to three students

Climate Change

Education is essential to help people of all ages understand climate change and take informed action to prevent it and mitigate impacts. (New resources added in 2024.)

Posted: 01/07/23

Climate Change Education Policy

Dive into two enlightening reports, guiding K–12 and higher education institutions toward impactful climate change education policy and action.

Posted: 07/06/23

Coalition Building

Discover resources that will help you find and partner with organizations and stakeholders that can help you advance your climate education policy goals. Access the Green Schools Alliance Online Community, a list of state/local organizations, and youth-oriented groups.

These resources were compiled by the Coalition for Climate Education Policy to be featured in a State and Local Climate Education Policy Toolkit.

Posted: 06/12/24

Communications and Messaging

Explore insights and tools for impactful communication strategies and messages to inform, influence perceptions, and garner support for climate education policies and initiatives.

These resources were compiled by the Coalition for Climate Education Policy to be featured in a State and Local Climate Education Policy Toolkit.

Posted: 07/02/24

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Conservation Education

Conservation education is the study of humans’ intelligent use of their natural environment through the development, management, preservation, and renewal of natural resources for material, cultural, and aesthetic needs to benefit present and future generations.

Posted: 01/09/23

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An adult scientist crouches along a riverbank, examining a test tube of water

E-STEM

Environmental education has the opportunity to create a pathway for implementing effective and engaging STEM-lessons both in and outside of the classroom.

Posted: 01/19/23

E-STEM Stories: Branching Out

Welcome to the blog series, E-STEM Stories: Branching Out. Here we share stories of innovative E-STEM work from around the world.

Posted: 10/04/23

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Small boy working in a plant nursery/vegetable garden.

Early Childhood EE

A positive and caring attitude toward the environment is a critical component of environmental literacy, and research shows that most attitudes are formed very early in life.

Posted: 01/19/23

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Open hand with a stylized drop of water with a tree and butterfly on it.

Earth Day

Use the resources recommended by our experts to make every day of the year Earth Day for your students!

Posted: 01/24/23

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Panorama on a wetland in a botanical garden

Ecosystems Restoration

Education for ecosystem restoration raises awareness about the importance of healthy ecosystems and teaches effective restoration practices.

Posted: 07/11/24

A group of people gathered around an aquaponics table with growing plants

eeBLUE Blog Series: Harvest Stories

Learn more about aquaculture as you explore topics that directly impact local communities. From sustainable practices to conservation education, immerse yourself in these "Harvest Stories" narratives.

Posted: 08/21/23

A group of students and teacher sit by a lake and investigate a water sample in a tub

eeBLUE Blog Series: Watershed Chronicles

Embark on a captivating journey with our eeBLUE grantees who, from November 2020 to August 2022, wove their tales into our blog series, the Watershed Chronicles. Be a part of their inspiring educational adventures!

Posted: 08/17/23

eeRESEARCH: Research You Can Use

In collaboration with NAAEE, Duke University highlights recent research on relevant topics to help EE practitioners learn from academic literature and create meaningful and engaging environmental education experiences for all students.

Posted: 09/19/24

three young children in woods with yellow leaves on ground

eeWORKS: Demonstrating the Power of Education

eeWORKS is a project that seeks to answer this critical question. Guided by an expert advisory board, NAAEE is partnering with Stanford University, University of California Davis, and University of Florida to demonstrate the impact and value of EE. To narrow our focus, we are conducting comprehensive research reviews and producing communications tools for several priority outcome areas.

Posted: 05/25/23

Environmental Education Research Bulletin

The Environmental Education Research Bulletins compile and synthesize the latest research findings from journals dedicated to topics relevant to environmental educators, providing a comprehensive summary of the most recent studies in the field.

Posted: 06/05/23

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Water drop hitting a the water surface next to a floating leaf lake creating wave rings.

Equity and Inclusion

Tackling equity and inclusion issues in environmental education requires an understanding of the root causes of outcome disparities within our society.

Posted: 01/24/23

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Group of kids holding carrots and on a field trip

Farm to School

Farm to school empowers children and their families to make informed food choices while strengthening local economies and contributing to vibrant communities.

Posted: 01/24/23

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Group of students with teacher at an aquaculture facility.

Get Outside!

Taking students outside can be a very powerful way to inspire them to learn about environmental issues and develop the attitudes and skills they need to address them.

Posted: 01/25/23

Plants and flowers in wooden and plastic pots on colorful painted background.

Guidelines for Excellence

Find recommendations for a variety of different topics, including community engagement, instructional materials development, and the design and implementation of environmental education programs.

Posted: 12/01/23

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Higher Education

These resources will help educators teach their students whose future work involves K-12 education, nature centers, national and state parks, museums, or outdoor residency schools.

Posted: 01/25/23

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Collections & PRO Picks

Collections are topic-specific resource compilations. All Pro Picks and public eePRO Group Collections are shown on this page.

Advocacy

CEE-Change, Together Blog Series

Circular Economy

Citizen and Community Science

Climate Change

Climate Change Education Policy

Coalition Building

Communications and Messaging

Conservation Education

E-STEM

E-STEM Stories: Branching Out

Early Childhood EE

Earth Day

Ecosystems Restoration

eeBLUE Blog Series: Harvest Stories

eeBLUE Blog Series: Watershed Chronicles

eeRESEARCH: Research You Can Use

eeWORKS: Demonstrating the Power of Education

Environmental Education Research Bulletin

Equity and Inclusion

Farm to School

Get Outside!

Guidelines for Excellence

Higher Education