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Boston Globe And Museum Of Science Present Ed Panel On Climate Change
Shawn Reeves, Wednesday March 31, 2021
From the organizers: Among the many difficult subjects that are important to discuss with your children is climate change, a topic that can be emotional and frightening for kids and adults alike. But what is the appropriate way to start the conversation? How can we comfort our kids when the threat is so imminent? How do we offer realistic hope? Kara Baskin, author of The Boston Globe's parenting newsletter, In the Family Way, interviewed a panel of experts to offer a guide to navigating this sensitive issue....Read the full story
$1000 Grant For US Teachers Who Have Good Energy Lessons, Due Feb 1
The NEED Project, Monday January 11, 2021
The award includes:
$1,000 cash grant to the teacher to use as he/she/they choose in the classroom
All-expenses paid trip to both NEED's Annual Youth Energy Conference and Awards in June (Washington, D.C.) and the National Energy Conference for Educators in July (Albuquerque, NM)....Read the full story
Rosa Solar Stoves Project
Clement Musonda, Monday July 06, 2020
The Rosa Solar Stoves project is a story of the benefits of solar stoves in Zambia, including health, social, environmental, and educational benefits....Read the full story
US Online Day Camp With Activities And Virtual Tour Of Power Plant
Stacy Klein-Gardner, Monday June 15, 2020
In effort to support parents everywhere and provide access to hands-on activities, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) P12 Commission is proud to announce online summer camps!
This article lists the energy-specific camps, but there are several more....Read the full story
Electric Vehicles Promotion Contest Seeks Middle School Entries.
Suzette Bienvenue, Saturday September 21, 2019
Sacramento Municipal Utility District is hosting a contest for middle school students in their service area. Make a video on your cell phone about why electric vehicles are cool and compete to win cash and prizes. Enter by October 18 2019....Read the full story
Apply For Massachusetts K-12 Pilot Program For "Deeper Learning" W/ETO
Shawn Reeves, Monday September 16, 2019
This fall, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will release the application for the Kaleidoscope Collective for Learning pilot program, which will give individual schools and entire districts the chance to apply to rethink classroom instruction around deeper learning....Read the full story
Innovate To Mitigate, A Climate Challenge For Students With Good Ideas
Shawn Reeves, Friday September 13, 2019
Innovate to Mitigate wants students or student groups to submit ideas about how to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gases.
People around the world are working hard on this problem. To meet the big challenges we face, we need good ideas from everyone. This challenge encourages young people to unlock their immense potential for finding solutions!
Students compete for a chance to win prize money and earn recognition from peers, community, and experts....Read the full story
US Green Building Council Offers Green Teacher Prize
Alison Nash, Thursday May 02, 2019
With the #WhyITeachGreen campaign this May, Learning Lab education partners make it easy, fun and rewarding to teach green by recommending lessons, encouraging teachers to share their experiences and offering prizes for participation....Read the full story
Project Green Schools And National Grid Offer $2,500 Scholarship
Robin Organ, Sunday March 24, 2019
Project Green Schools and National Grid Offer Green Difference Maker Scholarship
Project Green Schools and National Grid will provide one $2,500 scholarship to a MA or RI senior pursuing higher education in an energy-related field. ...Read the full story
Register For Annual Conference For Energy Educators
NEED, Friday February 15, 2019
The National Energy Education Development Project, NEED, leads a conference in July for K-12 educators who want to teach about energy production and use....Read the full story
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