ASEAN Student Exchange
November 30th, 2012
November 30th, 2012
In November 2012, 18 students and 4 teachers from Southeast Asia participating in the "LEADING GREEN" Exchange program toured the Brower Center and listened to a Green Schools Initiative presentation by Executive Director, Deborah Moore. They were supported by the U.S. State Department to visit and learn about green schools and sustainable communities.
Blueprint for Environmental Literacy Task Force for California announced by Superintendent Torlakson
State Superintendent for Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announces the formation of a new Task Force to develop a plan to promote environmental literacy for all California students and seeks to broadly engage educators and the public to contribute.
Earth Day 2012 at Prospect Sierra School: Learning about the Earth and the Universe Inspire AWE
May 18th, 2012
May 18th, 2012
The theme for Prospect Sierra School’s Earth Day on 2012 was “Awe.” Twenty inspiring parents, teachers, and community members led workshops and assemblies designed to cultivate the emotion of “awe” while teaching about our planet and universe. Three weeks later, faculty and students are still talking about it. By all accounts, everyone at the school was awe-struck!
Health Effects of Cell Phones and Cell Phone Towers:
Ongoing Debate and Common Sense Precautions
by Clara MacLeod, high school intern
by Clara MacLeod, high school intern
Many parents and school staff with questions and concerns regarding potential health hazards of children's cell phone usage have contacted Green Schools Initiative. So, we are sharing this review and summary on the current state of knowledge, scientific uncertainty, and common sense precautions.
Arne Duncan announces 78 Green Ribbon School winners
The federal Department of Education announced its first Green Ribbon School award winners, honoring 78 schools that are exemplary in reducing environmental impacts, creating healthy learning environments, and teaching environmental literacy.
California Green Ribbon Schools Nominees Announced
March 23rd, 2012
March 23rd, 2012
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson nominates four "green schools" to
represent California in the new national Green Ribbon Schools Award Program.