Green School Summit for Educators

At the Center for Green Schools, we believe that all students deserve to attend schools that value their health, their future, and the future of the planet. Our work aims to ensure that green, healthy schools are accessible to all students no matter their race, status, wealth or where they live. Our mission is to support and train those implementing sustainability within school systems to be the most effective change agents they can be, through professional development, peer networks, research, and advocacy.

Center for Green Schools

Shifting From Crisis Management to Innovation: Teaching for a Sustainable Future

Learn from and connect with other classroom educators to explore the lessons we have learned from this year of virtual learning and plan practical steps to ensure that those lessons help us to further integrate sustainability education into classroom content and daily practice, engaging students in learning and in making positive change in their communities. This educational summit is hosted by the Center for Green Schools and the Green Schools National Network.See the <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/wwg9o117tf959bd/Educators%20Summit%20Schedule%20At%20A%20Glance.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Schedule-At-A-Glance</a> and the <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/i70qexj3xyugn3i/Speaker%20Details%20Educator%20Summit_Final.docx.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Speaker Details</a> for more information. <h3>Friday, February 12th &amp; Saturday, February 13th | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm EST</h3>** The Summit will be repeated on Friday and Saturday so that ALL educators have access to this exciting content.**Session One: Pandemic Silver Linings and Solutions for K-12 EducationThe current disruptions affecting our educational system will no doubt have long-term impact. Recognizing the challenges and positive ramifications, the assembled panel will offer insight, inspiration, and ideas supporting educators to envision a new, more equitable future where education for sustainability becomes a top priority.<ul><li>Brittany Jayroe (Moderator), Program Director, EcoRise</li><li>Adrienne Wiggins, STEM Coach, Empire Elementary School (NV)</li><li>William Haithcock , Principal, Harborside Academy (WI )</li><li>Renee Byrum, Head Teacher, Zuni Middle School (NM)</li></ul>Session Two: Rethinking Equity in the OutdoorsExtending the classroom beyond the school walls has become a hot topic in conversations on how to keep schools open. However, offering rich outdoor learning experiences has more often been offered to students and schools of an advantaged demographic. Not everyone has equitable access to learning in a natural setting. Recognizing the health and academic benefits to ALL students, the panel will talk through strategies that lead to opportunity for all. No matter the cultural identity, zip code or family financial situation, well-designed outdoor learning experiences have a dramatic impact. <ul><li>Aimee Arandia Østensen (Moderator), Professional Learning Facilitator in Education for Sustainability, Shelburne Farms</li><li>Heather Hairston, Former educator &amp; EcoRise Board Member</li><li>Isabel Anaya, Teacher, Charles L. Kuentz Jr. Elementary School (TX)</li><li>James Edward Mills, Freelance Journalist</li></ul>Session Three: Best Practices for Teaching and Learning OutsideThe pandemic has highlighted the value (both academic and health related) of teaching and learning outside. This fact, along with the recognition that many educators have not received effective guidance on best practices related to outdoor learning, exemplifies the value of what this panel will share. With first-hand experience and knowledge, these skilled practitioners will offer tools and resources, leading to high-quality outdoor learning.<ul><li>Dr. Jay Greenlinger (Moderator), Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Oak Park Unified School District (CA)</li><li>Eleva Potter, Graduate Student in Educational Sustainability, University of Wisconsin</li><li>Julie Burton, Coordinator of Innovation &amp; Farm Lab Dev, Encinitas Union School District (CA)</li><li>Tashanda Giles-Jones, Green Ambassadors Teacher, Environmental Charter Middle School Inglewood (CA)</li></ul>See the <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/p6ejfl1kedx08ez/Educators%20Summit%20Schedule%20At%20A%20Glance.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Schedule-At-A-Glance</a> and the <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/r8sa3hffvapf818/Speaker%20Details%20Educator%20Summit.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Speaker Details</a> for more information.Need a scholarship to attend? Limited need-based assistance is available. Please write schools@usgbc.org to let us know your circumstances and what assistance you need.

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