February Framework Update: What Comes After the Framework
Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared two pieces of my thinking around sustainability education in elementary schools. First, I […]
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From Reflection to Structure: A Sustainability Education Framework for K–5
In my last post, I shared that I’ve moved beyond the survival phase of teaching and into what I call
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Sustainability Is More Than Renewable Energy
I was standing at curriculum night, talking enthusiastically about worms and composting, when a parent looked at me and said,
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Modeling Sustainability Before the First Bell Rings
Happy New Year, Educators and Readers! I hope everyone had a refreshing winter break and a wonderful restart to the
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Where Coding Belongs in Environmental Education (Spoiler Alert: Everywhere)
A Compliment That Sparked a Bigger Thought This week, a guest speaker from NC Extension visited my classroom. As she
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Back-to-School: The Exhausting Joy of a Fresh Start
There’s nothing quite like setting up a classroom for a brand-new school year. The to-do lists multiply, the bulletin boards
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Podcast Sighting!
Thank you to Kim Brooks (www.kimbrooksyoga-wellness.com) for featuring me on her podcasts. I enjoyed talking about my journey out of
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A Quick Introduction…
Hi everyone, and welcome to The Sustainable Classroom Guide! I’m so excited to finally share this space with you, a place where we can all team up to inspire the next generation of environmental champions.