California has the opportunity for every student to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to make informed decisions about the environmental issues facing our world. Creating the Blueprint for Environmental Literacy In 2014, […]
California’s Environmental Principles and Concepts have a timely and relevant place in the new state frameworks. In 2003, the California Education and the Environment Initiative, Assembly Bill 1548, was passed by California’s legislature […]
To be successful in the 21st century, students need to learn key skills—such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication—and meet academic goals. Teachers need access to high-quality professional learning […]
The California Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI) Curriculum is a powerful, state board of education-approved instructional resource that helps educators teach to state standards in science, history–social science, and […]
We believe that every student in California can achieve environmental literacy; that all students deserve the opportunity to understand, interact, and connect with their environment in meaningful ways that promote learning and growth. We act as a connector, building partnerships and forging pathways to ensure that California’s K–12 students receive a high-quality education with an environmental component. Together we create a healthy future for our planet and its inhabitants.
Happy Earth Month! April is an exciting time; flowers are blooming, the temperature is gradually increasing (then suddenly [...]
This article was written by Dr. Shelley Brooks in collaboration with Candice Dickens-Russell, Jose Flores, Nate Ivy, and [...]
[This is part 2 of a two-part post] In October 2017, Plumas Unified School District (USD) invited the entire [...]
[This is part 1 of a two-part post] It’s a dark November night as I drive through the [...]
“This was a wonderful week—fun balanced with lots of things to take away and try with my kids [...]
As a child growing up on a small lake in the Midwest, I spent my summer days in [...]
I have been a CREEC Coordinator for 21 years, and have dedicated some of my time to either [...]
This week’s blog post is written by Tony Knight, EdD, Superintendent of the Oak Park Unified School District [...]
“No one will protect what they don't care about; and no one will care about what they have [...]
There are countless ways to create positive, lasting experiences that nurture an empathetic relationship with the environment. Getting [...]
