Green Schools Initiative

01/29/2016

Tomorrow 1/29 is deadline for early bird pricing to attend this year's Green Schools Conference and Expo March 31 - April 1. Join the national movement for sustainable schools and environmental literacy! Also: a Student Summit to educate, empower and inspire our next generation of leaders. Register by Friday for early bird pricing! Learn more: http://ow.ly/VuT4j

The Green Schools Conference & Expo (GCSE) brings together green schools thought leaders and champions, connecting educators, school...

01/29/2016

FREE workshop on Zero Net Energy Schools in California on April 20, 2016, in Sacramento, CA. You can register now. Why not plan ahead?

Vital Training The Summit education program is created with guidance and input from the Summit Advisory Board and other stakeholders from state and local government and the education sector.

01/03/2016

Happy New Year! Reflections from Facing the Future about how Education for Sustainability is transformative, not additive. Changing a few simple words can empower teachers and students to engage in creating the future they want....

What Can We Do for Your School or Organization?CWI's SITE BASED Professional Developmentfor Educators Since 1995, Community Works Institute (CWI) has worked with thousands of educators across the U.S. and internationally. CWI provides a wide variety of professional development opportunities and cust…

12/21/2015

Nature's Voices Student Story Contest deadline extended to Dec. 30th! Students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit 1,000 word essays about how their Green Schools experiences transformed them. The winner receives expense-paid trip to be a keynote speaker at the Green Schools Conference & Expo and cash prizes! Details can be found here. http://www.naturesvoices.org/2016-student-stories-contest/

2016 Student Stories Contest Win cash prizes and a keynote speaking opportunity at the Green Schools Conference & Expo March 31-April 1st! Nature’s Voices Project 3rd Annual Student Stories Contest for 6th-12th Graders co-sponsored by the Nature’s Voices Project and Green Schools Alliance Contest…

12/18/2015

Big win today! Our Sustainable Schools Coalition persuaded the CA Air Resources Board to include K-12 schools in its Investment Plan setting priorities for allocating its $1 billion in cap-and-trade funds for greenhouse gas reduction projects. The letters and drawings from kids helped, as well as our strong coalition of 28 organizations all aligned in showcasing how schools will help achieve our climate goals through tree planting, asphalt removal, recycling and composting, energy and water conservation, transit, solar, and more. Green Schoolyards America wrote a blog about our day...

A Win for Sustainable Schools as part of California Climate Investment PlanCalifornia recently passed “cap and trade” laws that will tax polluters in order to offset their emissions (AB-32). The...

11/20/2015

Get students outdoors today! Good for their health, learning, and well-being. If you need reasons - check out this Infographic from NEEF.

11/20/2015

Art is a powerful force. So are children. Let's listen to our children and work for peace, a healthy planet, and thriving communities.

These kids are expressing a powerful message of solidarity through their art.

11/19/2015

Green Schools Initiative sent a letter to California Air Resources Board - on behalf of 28 organizations representing more than 1.6 million parents and students, and nearly all 1,000 school district boards - urging CARB to include K-12 schools in its Investment Plan for spending upwards of $1 billion on greenhouse gas reduction projects. How can we create sustainable communities without sustainable schools? Read the letter. Join us.

California is leading the charge in confronting the challenges associated with climate change. But will K-12 schools be left behind in the state's efforts? Education, health, environment, and green schools organizations are joining together to advocate that schools be included in the California Air…

11/17/2015

Climate change is a children's issue. Sign the petition and send our leaders a strong message to take action!
http://www.momscleanairforce.org/our-kids-climate-petition/

Join thousands of others and add your name to the Our Kids' Climate petition, signaling to world leaders that parents demand action on climate change.

11/17/2015

Check out funding opportunities!

Don't let funding prevent you from classroom gardening and teaching with an innovative tool! Here are the top 10 funding and grants for school gardens.