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Storytelling has different forms and mediums across the globe. But every story has a common purpose no matter the country, community, or medium. They are used to teach lessons, morals, and to entertain people. Across India’s diverse cultures, you will see them each follow their own style of…
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Feeling unsure in this unfamiliar virtual territory? In part two of this series on virtual instruction, find tips for creating great programs and app suggestions to take your virtual lessons to the next level.
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Digital breakouts are a fun way to encourage problem solving and critical thinking. These versatile “online escape rooms” can be used for any topic.
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What makes for effective virtual instruction? In part one of a two part response, discover what links virtual instruction and traditional EE and E-STEM education and the key to impactful instruction.
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Some of us connect to nature through mathematics and data. Facts about population, paper, trash and recycling often give us reason to think about our personal habits. They harken us think about what the numbers say to us and their meaning.
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We look forward to seeing many of you in the coming days for NAAEE's Virtual Conference! If you haven't yet registered, here are some great reasons to join NAAEE's most accessible conference yet: recordings of (almost) all sessions available for a year, reduced fees and scholarships, and inspiring…
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Looking to move up the waste hierarchy at school? Check out this guest blog post from Upstream Solutions.
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WOURLD is an organization that aims to bring climate change education to young learners through interactive lessons online and in a mobile application. Their website can be found here: www.itswourld.com, and also serves as a tree planting and community climate solutions platform.
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Pivot! Like many of you, this spring the Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC) pivoted all our professional development and networking opportunities to a virtual format. We prioritized our Guidelines for Excellence workshops, creating a template workshop focused on the K-12 EE…
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Your help is needed to imagine the future of Environmental Education! As NAAEE continues to refine strategic plans and move our collective agenda forward, it is helpful to have input from our membership. NAAEE and researchers at the University of Florida (UF) are inviting you to complete a survey…
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NAAEE is working with Professors Bob Powell (Clemson) and Marc Stern (Virginia Tech) to disseminate a survey about what types of professional development environmental educators are receiving, how effective it is, and areas of greatest need to inform the development of more effective professional…
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COVID-19 has provided unprecedented justification for increasing outdoor learning as part of the school day. One way teachers can get started using their schoolyards is by mapping them! This blog post walks you through simple steps to incorporate various subjects into your teaching strategies. Also…
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Participate in a brief survey about barriers and opportunities for environmental education society members.
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What is a nature journal and how do you get started?
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Over a 2-week period in June 2020, a virtual global training program designed for youth and youth workers was designed by a team of youth from the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN), the Global Youth Action Team (GYAT) for Biodiversity Protection, as well as staff from World Wide Fund for…
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The Japanese Society for Environmental Education hosted a virtual round-table session on EE and COVID-19.
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Finally some good news. Underrepresented voices are making their way to children's books about nature—here are six books you'll want to pre-order!
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We have at least 100 reasons why you should register for #NAAEE2020 Conference and Research Symposium, but we narrowed it down to give you enough time to register today.
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We have come a long way since recognizing our first EE 30 Under 30 awardees in 2016, from going international to expanding on the opportunities and community we’re able to offer these young leaders. Now with 150 awardees and alumni from 34 countries, through this program we’re honored to continue…
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Read the latest Natural Start Alliance Newsletter for professional development opportunities, job listings, resources, and news.
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To help educators make the case for using outdoor classrooms and spaces in COVID-19-era reopening plans, NAAEE has teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation to compile helpful source information and policy advocacy tips that can be used by parents, teachers, civic organizations, and others.
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Discovering nature with young children can be done using a scientific approach but it can also be done using levels of knowledge typical of oral cultures. This is a far more complex way of knowing. Some say a postmodern way of doing things.
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We have received the sad news that Joan Heidelberg, the first Executive Vice President of NAAEE has died. Joan served as Executive Vice President of NAAEE from 1979 to 1991. She was instrumental in laying the foundation for the dynamic, resource rich association we value so much today.
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The Affiliate Network Steering Committee (ANSC) is seeking 3-5 leaders from within the Affiliate Network to join a working group to help design updated structures, operating procedures, and activities that reflect our current and aspirational network capacity. We anticipate this working group will…