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New Mexico passes funding for outdoor learning initiatives and grants to school districts. A Rhode Island bill would bolster climate literacy. Washington Legislature considers an outdoor education bill.
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In this excerpt from "An Advocacy Guide for Environmental Education Professionals and Supporters," we outline how to write letters to the editor to enhance advocacy.
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Taiwan celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Environmental Education Act on June 5, 2021!
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In response to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Taiwan EPA and GEEP APRC co-hosted a 2021 Environmental Education Workshop.
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The Natural Start Alliance is hosting a special Winter Event in connection with our 2021 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference. Join daily live events Mon-Fri, January 24-28, 2022. The Winter Event is open to all registrants of the 2021 Nature-Based Early Learning Conference, so, if you registered…
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As a middle school student in New Haven (CT), Adrian Huq already cared deeply about the environment and would go out of their way to improve recycling efforts and reduce food waste at school. In high school, Adrian had the opportunity to engage with their school community about environmental issues…
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The Nature-Based Early Learning Conference will be back in person, July 27-30, 2022, in Cincinnati, OH. Mark your calendars- we hope to see you there!
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Education sets the foundation for intentional environmental and civic action. In July, California took a huge step to confront climate change by investing millions in climate and environmental justice education. Read on for insight into this huge leap for climate action.
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For the past one year, come rain or sunshine, freezing cold and scorching summers, the bread producers of the country, both women and men, have been protesting on the borders of Delhi, the capital of India. They have been living in makeshift housing, several hundred kilometers away from their homes…
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Stakeholders are asked to sign on to a letter to Congress, urging inclusion of funding for K-12 public schools in upcoming infrastructure proposals.
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Thanks to eeAdvocates from around the country, we are optimistic for continued funding of key programs at EPA and NOAA that support environmental education programs in the coming fiscal year.
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Urban planner Mara Mintzer asked it best: What would happen if we asked children to design our cities? Introducing young people to civic engagement through real-world examples can set the foundation for future implementation of policies that elevate environmental education.
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Once a month, passionate environmental education (EE) advocates are invited to participate in an hour-long discussion of current and upcoming EE policy opportunities at the state and federal levels.
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NAAEE has been a leader in the field of environmental education for five decades. This year marks our 50th anniversary. Explore the unique ways we’re working to advance EE policy across the U.S.
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Doors are opening for environmental education across the U.S. Thanks to innovative state and local policies, we’re seeing increased support and recognition for the power of EE in our daily lives. Six recent policy wins illuminate the success of advocacy work across the field of EE.
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Research is key to environmental education’s success. This research guide, part of our "eeRESEARCH Weekly Highlights" social media posts, highlights some recent discoveries in advocacy.
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Explore opportunities to advocate for early childhood education at the Nature-Based Early Learning Conference held July 26–30.
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How did one of the largest cities in Japan with a population of 3.75 million reduce garbage waste production by 43%? This GEEP case study sets out to investigate exactly how the Eco-Picture Diary Environmental Education Project reduced waste through effective environmental education.
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On Wednesday, June 30, at 7:30PM ET, join a great group of young and emerging EE professionals like yourself for 30 minutes to connect and recharge.
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Subscribe to eeADVOCATE for quarterly reviews of environmental education's policy accomplishments, previews of opportunities that lie ahead, and tools for engaging in advocacy for the EE field.
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Washington State leads the United States in support for outdoor preschools. The passage of SB5151, which provides licensing to outdoor preschools, signifies a huge win for EE advocates. This is a critical step to addressing educational equity and access to nature-based programs.
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Immediate Action Requested: Please call your US senators by this Friday, May 14, 2021! Healthy increases to EE funding at the EPA and NOAA are on the horizon. We have a limited window to show our support for well-funded EE. Read on for all the information you need (including a sample script) to be…
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A recent article from "The Conversation" titled "Rewild your kids: why playing outside should be a post-pandemic priority" argues that outdoor play has declined dramatically during the pandemic, and restoring it as a childhood habit is of vital importance.
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Advocates of nature-based learning! Join a conversation about the newly released Outdoor Preschool Policy Action Framework and find your unique pathway to make nature-based & outdoor preschools available to all children.
