Harvard University’s Phillip Sadler noted:”The best teachers can predict the common misconceptions that their students have.” Adults and students hold tightly to incorrect ideas that prevent deep understanding of key earth and space concepts, essential for understanding climate...
We recognize that there are a lot different sources for news on this health crisis. Here is an evolving list of resources that we hope will be helpful for educators. Educational Curriculum and Activities: PreK-12 Resources Agroecology Education Resources – the Agriculture Program at...
“The Futures of Education: Learning to Become” initiative aims to rethink education and shape the future. Looking to 2050 and beyond, the initiative is catalysing a global debate on how knowledge, education and learning need to be reimagined in a world of increasing complexity,...
We’re excited to share the news that, after 27 years of sparking a love of reading and learning in Oregon kids, we’ve updated our brand. The rebrand was driven by the desire to improve the way we tell our story, attract new supporters to our mission, and strengthen our long-term sustainability. A...
Model and activist Lily Cole has narrated a digital children’s book all about climate change, which aims to help parents talk to their children about the environment. The book — Is This My Home? — is aimed at children aged between 5 and 8 years old, and follows the story of a little girl traveling...
Teachers do far more than simply impart knowledge: they shape a child’s personality, showing them how to think for themselves, how to tackle problems and find their place within society. That means that they are also changemakers – equipping not only children with the necessary skills and attitude...
Green Schools Catalyst Quarterly The Green Schools Catalyst Quarterly (GSCQ) is only publication dedicated to the advancement of green, healthy, sustainable K-12 schools. GSCQ is a peer reviewed, high interest digital magazine that highlights evidence-based practices for replication in green,...
As the Universal Declaration of Human Rights marks its 70th year, UNESCO is launching a digital campaign on the #RightToEducation, a right that is at the core of its global mission to ensure equal access to quality education. Through a series of videos, animations, visuals, interviews and stories,...
The Eco-School Network is an organization of parents promoting sustainable practices and raising ecological awareness in elementary schools in Oregon. They equip parents and students to lead school communities toward sustainability through free training and ongoing support. Now launched as an...
Starting with the basics of climate science and climate change public opinion, Armstrong, Krasny, and Schuldt synthesize research from environmental psychology and climate change communication, weaving in examples of environmental education applications throughout this practical...
In 2017, the second report in the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report series continues its assessment of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal on education (SDG4) and its 10 targets, as well as other related education targets in the SDG agenda. It also investigates accountability...