Teaching Environmental Concepts Via Interactive Stories
Stories aren’t just for bedtime and campfires — they can be the door to teaching and learning. In this post we explore the interactive stories and educational components of Plum Landing, a PBS (WBGH) and National Science Foundation collaborative, that CCES advises on.
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How can social justice and equity be a part of environmental education? Susan Santone will share insights and examples on a panel at Green Schools National Conference. She'll be joined by Green Schools National Network Executive Directory Jennifer Seydel and...
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Meet the 2017-2019 CCES Board of Directors
Our organization features a board of directors, advisors and staff members with expertise in education and other strategic fields. Our evolving story is like an anthology — we gather diverse voices to ensure our work remains effective and ahead of the curve. Meet the 2017-2019 CCES Board of Directors.
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How (and Why) to Talk About Holidays and Religion in Your Classroom
“It’s that time of year… Christmas is so near…”
Wait! Can we say that in a public school?! The holidays are a time for tradition. For instance, it’s the annual time of year when educators grapple with the questions of faith and inclusion in their classrooms and schools. What is appropriate to celebrate? What decorations are allowed? Can the choir sing “Silent Night” in the Christmas—oops!—holiday concert? We offer up three ways to get the conversation started.
Shifting the Story: Getting the Metaphorical Rock Up the Hill
Just three days after the presidential election, with raw nerves and a lingering feeling of aftershock, I gave a presentation at the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) national conference in Cleveland. My presentation partner, Dr. Shari Saunders (Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Teacher Education at the University of Michigan School of Education), and I were not sure what to expect.
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Community Transformation through Social Justice, Sustainability and Education
Through their work and our framework of lessons, students are learning not just what it means to be part of a community where we help each other, but also hands-on skills, teamwork, leadership, creativity, science, and the importance of local and global sustainability.
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Next Generation Science Standards Under the Equity Microscope
Educators can infuse relevance into Next Generation Science Standards to promote equity.
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Relevance and Equity in Next Generation Science Standards: 3 Little Words
Teachers are using ethics, wellbeing, and community to teach Next Generation Science Standards through an equity lens.
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