We’re proud to showcase the next story from the seventh-grade writing team in our Climate Change and Environmental Justice Program, Global Nomads Group.
Featured Stories
My Journey as a Solutionary
Posted by Lela Ward on May 4, 2023Today, we’re highlighting the story of Lela Ward, a teacher from Menlo Park City School District, who participated in our Environmental Solutionary Teacher Fellowship (ESTF). ESTF brings together teachers, professional learning and academic standards experts, and community-based partners to integrate environmental and climate justice and knowledge-to-action solutionary teaching and learning into their curriculum.
Poetry and Science: Pathways to Presence
Posted by Emilie Lygren on April 20, 2023In celebration of National Poetry Month and Earth Day, we’re excited to share with you a story by Emilie Lygren, outdoor science educator and poet, where she explains her deep connection with nature through writing.
Building Sustainable Agricultural Practices, Food Nourishment, and Community Building
Posted by Michael Matsuda on April 6, 2023Today, we’re showcasing Anaheim Unified School District’s (AUHSD) efforts to educate students, families, and the community about sustainable agricultural practices, food nourishment, and community building.
Nourishing Students in the Cafeteria, Classroom, and Garden
Posted by Alexa Norstad on March 16, 2023Alexa Norstad, executive director of the Center for Ecoliteracy, shares the work of her organization to teach young learners about the interdependence and interconnectedness of people, food, place, and the ecosystem.
From Climate Worrier to Climate Warrior: A Journey through Gardening and Climate Advocacy
Posted by Rishi Gurjar on March 2, 2023We’re share a powerful story by Rishi Gurjar, an incoming freshman at Cornell University, who has pioneered climate literacy efforts in his school district, leading to the decision by the district to incorporate environmental education in school campuses.
Teaching with Storylines that Call Students In
Posted by Kim Fortun, Prerna Srigyan, Nadine Tanio, Margaret Tebbe on February 16, 2023EcoGovLab takes you on a journey to understand its undergraduate anthropology class, Environmental Injustice, which uses a “storylining” approach for students to explore their climate journey.
California’s State Seal of Civic Engagement Guides Students in Merced, California, and Nanyuki, Kenya
Posted by Jeff Rivero on February 2, 2023Read Jeff Rivero’s story about his program from Merced Union High School District, Green That School (GTS), that supports young girls in Nanyuki, Kenya, by addressing sustainability issues that their community is facing, including unreliable energy, unsafe drinking water, and challenges related to facilities management.