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The American Climate Corps is officially opening its doors and accepting applications, offering more than 2,000 positions located across 36 states, DC, and Puerto Rico! This is an historic step towards a more sustainable and resilient future, that everyone can join.
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Elisa Mattson navigates striking the right balance of encouraging personal actions for the environment without undercutting climate action support.
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In celebration of Earth Day, we unite globally on April 22, embracing a shared commitment to caring for our planet.
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This blog showcases the work from the NAAEE Affiliate Network and their work to build capacity for environmental education at the local level and centering JEDIA in the field with funding from ee360+. The Affiliate capacity-building grants awarded 14 Bridge Building grants and Community Catalyst…
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In January 2024, NAAEE attended Nature Forward's Naturally Latinos Conference, which centered the theme on "Belonging: Our Roots, Our Earth." Keynotes and discussions highlighted strategies for diversity and inclusion, inspiring us for future engagement!
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In support of the 2024 Black History Month theme “African Americans and the Arts,” we’ve gathered below a (noncomprehensive) list of Black and African American artists creating an impact through words, songs, and visual creations.
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CEE Change Fellow Aneesa Jamal shares how the Fellowship helped expand her Young Climate Authors Program to educators and professionals across three continents to educate their communities on climate change and climate justice through writing, illustration, and publishing.
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Join CEE-Change Fellow Richard (Ritchie) Tusabe on a journey to bridge the gap between schools, communities, and leadership in promoting environmental education in Ugandan school classrooms through his community action project called "The Environment Education Nexus" or "TEEN-2024." Find out how his…
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In recent years, the African island nation Mauritius has faced significant environmental challenges, testing its resilience. However, by implementing marine protected areas, embracing renewable energy, and prioritizing education and awareness, Mauritius serves as a shining example of small island…
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Read our thoughtfully curated recommendations for encouraging reflection and systems thinking, and activating student agency.
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In this newly revised post, EE 30 Under 30 Leader Mariam Kabamba discusses how climate change, hunger, and education converge and introduces four environmental educators working toward solutions.
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SEI recognizes the importance and difficulty of discussing the impacts of climate change with young people. Check out this list of tips on addressing climate anxiety in youth and learn about solutions and strategies that can lead to action.
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Extreme weather events caused by climate change are interrupting opportunities for outdoor play and learning in early childhood by keeping children indoors during unsafe conditions. However, a widening community of experts is bringing attention to the issue and exploring possible solutions. Natural…
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On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we celebrate the cultures and history of Indigenous communities across the United States. We acknowledge that we are on land that has traditionally been, and in many places is currently, cared for by Indigenous people. To transition this remembrance and recognition into…
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The collective exchange of ideas from each presenter, keynote speaker, and participate is part of what fuels how Together We Thrive at the NAAEE Annual Research Symposium and Conference. We are committed to amplifying the diversity of experiences and perspectives of Indigenous communities. Here we…
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NAAEE is developing a new set of guidelines focused on climate change education and climate justice, that will become part of the Guidelines for Excellence series. These guidelines are being designed to serve a broad range of individuals and organizations interested in using education as a tool for…
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Climate anxiety is a genuine and escalating concern impacting mental health worldwide. Embracing Sustainable Development Goals as our guide for united global action is essential.
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With school starting or set to begin across much of the northern hemisphere, it's time to take stock of some STEM resources and websites tailored to our passion for environmental education. Come check out ten resources we found!
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The ee360+ initiative serves as an effective catalyst for collaboration, centered on making the best of environmental education (EE) accessible for everyone. This blog highlights the collaboration of three national and long-standing environmental education nonprofits and ee360+ partners—Project…
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Do you have an innovative idea about how to protect marine life? Or tackle marine debris? Or help coastal communities adapt to the effects of climate change? Applications for the GEEP Youth Innovation Challenge: Saving Our Seas will be accepted through July 31, 2023. Read on for more tips on…
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Learn how Earth Force’s partnership with ee360+ merges civic engagement and environmental education to empower young individuals to drive positive change at St. Francis de Sales High School in Illinois.
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How can communities and schools collaborate to advance environmental education? Explore several presentations and essays on this topic prepared by several professionals who took part in an expert panel.
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Responses from our community ranged from finding joy in magical environments to envisioning a healing world. Let us know how you would answer!
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Step into the world of a Youth Climate Summit in New York. Witness the convergence of a yearning for connection and students' passionate drive to protect our planet, written by guest contributor Rachel Arbor.