Green Schools and Safe Routes to School: They're for Everyone!
Two recent articles in the New York Times highlight the benefits of students walking to school -- in Italy and beyond; and how integrating greening into the curriculum can build civic-minded students, and perhaps even help safeguard public health.
The Climate Change Front: Of Summits and Curricula
Don't wait for someone else to take the next steps after the Copenhagen Climate Conference summit -- you and your students can begin making a difference today. Read our brief report on climate talks from another summit -- The California Green Schools Summit -- and use these excellent climate curricula and resources.
Critical Connections: How Student Health Impacts Achievement
December 3rd, 2009
December 3rd, 2009
Advocates and lawmakers are focusing on dangerous conditions in schools, poor student health, and their impact on student achievement.
The Toxic Truth about School Cleaning Supplies
November 2nd, 2009
November 2nd, 2009
How ordinary school cleaning supplies could be contributing to
childhood asthma and cancer – and what you can do about it.
Solar Next Year? Yes You Can!
September 9th, 2009
September 9th, 2009
Your cash-strapped school may be able to "go solar" at little to no cost! We bring you this tantalizing, money-saving prospect from KyotoUSA, which is driving a lot of positive change on rooftops of California schools.
kidEarth: Kids Around the World Sing to Save the Earth
August 14th, 2009
August 14th, 2009
A 12-year-old Palo Alto boy is taking global warming matters into his own hands. He has written "100 Generations," an environmental song, and he hopes kids from around the world will join in the chorus. Children from Africa, North and South America, Asia and Europe have already joined in. We hope you’ll listen and spread the word!