Green Schools develops… The Next Generation of Students

LOCALSOLUTIONS:
Northeast Climate Change Preparedness
Conference Educators Summit
Facilitation & Community Engagement Techniques
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Green Schools provides Award-winning EE Programs
& Resources to K-12 Schools & Communities through
11 Environmental Pathways focused on:
•
Environmental Education [EE]/Environmental Literacy
• Conservation & Climate
• STEM/eSTEM
• Health & Wellness
• Energy
• Agricultural Literacy
• Sustainability
• Environmental Protection: Land, Air, Water
• Waste Management & Recycling
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Green Schools works to advance
innovative Environmental Education
that makes The Green Difference!
Our recipe:
• Being at the table…lots of tables!
• Care about people…service
• Collaborate
• Educate
• Act
• Empower
• Be HEALTHY, Live GREEN
“Green Schools’ innovative programming
will reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
improve water quality, expand alternative
transportation, and help our kids become the
next generation of environmental leaders”
– US Secretary of State, John Kerry
Engage Community, Engage Stakeholders!
Essential Questions
• Who are your stakeholders?
• How do you engage them?
• How do you support them? THE PUROSE OF LIFE IS TO
HELP OTHERS. WHEN YOU ARE “THERE” FOR OTHERS,
SOLUTIONS COME NATURALLY/ORGANICALLY.
• How do you collectively & creatively leverage
resources and make a difference?
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Green Schools Student & School Opportunities!
• School or District Membership…FREE
• Green Schools Ambassador/STEMbassador
• Run a Chapter of NGSS
[National Green Schools Society]
• Graduate with ENVIRONMENTAL HONORS from
National Green Schools Society
• Receive Special Awards & Recognitions
• Become an Intern, Fellow [College age], or Mentor
• Become a PARTNER!
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National Green Schools Society [NGSS/NJGSS]
NGSS + NJGSS is an Environmental Honor Society specially designed for students in Grades 5‐12.
NGSS honors and develops bright, civic-minded, environmentally literate citizens,
in your schools & communities! Start a Chapter of NGSS or NJGSS Today!
National Green Schools Society [Grades 9‐12]
National Junior Green Schools Society [Grades 5‐8]
NGSS Handbook Includes:
•Introduction
•Point System
•Officer Information
•Induction Ceremony
•Student Awards
•Special Projects
•Fundraising ideas and more…
•Honor Stoles can be ordered for Graduation.
•Includes everything you need to start and run a student‐led environmental organization
•Includes unlimited Student Members
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National Green Schools
AmbassadorEnvironment or eSTEM Certificate
The Green Schools Ambassador - Environmental /STEMbassador Program develops young leaders
with a passion for improving school communities while preserving our environment.
Topics addresses in this program include: STEM, Environmental Health, Sustainability, Conservation,
Renewable Energy, Waste Management, Green Jobs, and more.
Students actively work to improve their school and/or greater community by carrying out a customized
service projects that addresses an environmental issue.
EDUCATION + SERVICE + PROJECT =
AMBASSADOR
WE WILL BE GUIDING ALL STUDENTS AT
GSN CONFERENCE THROUGH PART OF THIS PROCESS!
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Change BEGINS WITH ME and we couldn’t do it without
our students, schools, parents, and Partners!
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For more information contact:
Robin Organ-Executive Director
[email protected]
508-272-9653
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