PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Visit DCNR’s Conservation Education Opportunities webpage for more on programs and opportunities for people of all ages in all regions. Click Here to sign up for your own copy.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2024

The PA Association of Environmental Education is reaching out to key educators and professionals in the field of environmental education to participate in an important statewide initiative-- the 2024 Pennsylvania Statewide Environmental Education Survey. Classroom teachers are encouraged to respond individually.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners created a comprehensive collection of digital resources, including videos, lesson plans, and interactive activities, to help teachers and families bring Engineers Week to life in their classrooms and homes.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

On May 22, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $980,256 in Environmental Education Grants to 56 projects that will promote environmental education and stewardship across Pennsylvania. Visit DEP’s Environmental Education Grants webpage for more information on this program. NewsClip: -- Rep.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The PA Association of Environmental Educators is hosting a multipart Universal Design For Learning in Environmental Education course from October 30 to December 22. For more information on programs, initiatives, resources and other upcoming events, visit the PA Association of Environmental Educators website.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2024

Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities. Posted: June 2, 2024] PA Environment Digest

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Nuclear Power 2024 Clean Energy Renewable Energy 65

New Scientist

APRIL 10, 2024

Nutrition must be as essential as maths or science at our educational institutions to solve the US obesity crisis, says Aman Majmudar

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 19, 2023

Read more » The post Promoting Education & Empowering People: SumUp’s Commitment to Sustainability appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Supporting over 4 million merchants across 30+ global markets with customized business tools designed for micro and nano businesses. With a strong global.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 15, 2024

The Outside for 5 campaign was first developed in 2022 in response to the pandemic-related decline in youth mental health and the associated impact on classroom educators who have faced increased levels of burnout. We want kids to get outside and experience the benefits of nature’s classroom.” Click Here to become a member.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The February issue of DCNR State Parks Environmental Education newsletter features experiences like-- -- It’s Great Backyard Bird Count Time! -- Heart Month & Winter Teaching Ideas -- Celebrating Black History Month - Black Environmental Changemakers -- Farm In The Classroom Design Contest -- EclipsED - April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Webinar -- Explore (..)

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 15, 2024

On May 15, the Philadelphia-based Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education board of trustees announced they have named Erin Mooney as the organization’s executive director. Mooney has served as the interim executive director of the organization since April 2023.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Eaton has announced it will be collaborating with Rewiring America, an electrification nonprofit in the US, to advance electrification education, awareness, and action. The post Eaton Works to Advance Electrification Education appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 29, 2023

MilliporeSigma is making a multi-year contribution to Beyond Benign, as part of its Employee & Community Engagement program, to help modernize chemistry education and equip the next generation of scientists with the necessary skills to address sustainability through chemistry.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2024

On March 29, the PA Association of Environmental Educators announced the winners of its 2024 awards. The PAEE annual awards play a vital role in the environmental education community in Pennsylvania by providing a platform for educators to acknowledge and honor each other's contributions.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 8, 2023

DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks December Environmental Education newsletter is full of winter and holiday educational activities! -- Winter & Holiday Teaching Ideas, Lessons & Free Stuff! 5 -- In-Person & Virtual Educator Professional Development Workshops -- Explore The Outdoors On First Day Hikes! [New 14 to Jan.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 18, 2023

If we build and use AI effectively, we can create an education system where students are assessed on the quality and depth of their knowledge, rather than the content of an exam, says Okezue Bell

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 15, 2023

The Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge Program (BRIDGES) is a case study-based education curriculum created by the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2024

Educators in Southwest PA counties are invited to the April 30 online meeting of the Southwest PA Environmental Literacy Coalition starting at 4:00 p.m. Click Here to join via Zoom : Meeting ID: 695 900 0805 The Coalition is seeking local professionals, educators, students, and those with an interest in environmental literacy.

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2024 Conservation 103

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 28, 2024

Penn State Extension invites classroom teachers and educators working with 6-12 grade students to participate in free, in-person workshops aimed at enhancing water education from April 23 to May 16. Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn about many other educational opportunities.

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Scientific American

MARCH 16, 2023

Texas education officials adopted changes to internal guidance on textbooks that could steer schools to buy books that misinform students about global warming

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change 96

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 14, 2023

The June edition of DCNR’s State Parks Environmental Education newsletter is now available featuring articles on-- -- Take A Hike! Visit DCNR’s Conservation Education Opportunities webpage for more on programs and opportunities for people of all ages in all regions. National Great Outdoors Month -- Summer Is Here !

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 6, 2024

On June 3, Penn State Extension will host an in-person workshop on Private Water Supply Education, Water Testing at the Farm and Home Center , 1383. The Private Water Supply Education and Water Testing event is designed for people who manage a private drinking water supply. Arcadia Road in Lancaster from 11:00 a.m.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Visit DCNR’s Conservation Education Opportunities webpage for more on programs and opportunities for people of all ages in all regions. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection will start accepting applications for 2024 Environmental Education Grants August 1. For more information on the program, visit DEP’s Environmental Education Grants webpage. The deadline for applications is November 15. The deadline for applications is November 15.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 27, 2024

The US Department of Education honored 55 schools with 2024 Green Ribbon Schools recognition to highlight schools, districts, postsecondary institutions, and early learning centers’ cost-saving, health promoting, and performance-enhancing sustainability practices. Hydroponics and gardening boxes serve as practical laboratories.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 30, 2023

On November 8, WeConservePA will host a November 8 webinar on how land trusts, conservation organizations and parks professionals can start offering successful educational programming at their organization from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The speaker will be Julie Travaglini, Senior Director of Education and Curriculum for the Allegheny Land Trust.

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Scientific American

APRIL 7, 2023

Moves in Florida to control public education mirror past fascist strategies in ways that are disquieting for American democracy, a historian argues

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 29, 2022

. “Early Childhood STEM Education for Sustainable Development.” link] Abstract: Early childhood education is crucial for the development of young children’s understanding of the natural world. ” Sustainability 14(6), 3524. Children have a role in sustaining a viable environmental and social future.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for 2024 Environmental Education Grants. Funding priority will be given to environmental education projects that engage people living, working and/or attending school within Environmental Justice (EJ) areas in topics related to Climate Change and/or Water.

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2024 Environmental Protection Technology Technology 91

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 17, 2023

Visit DCNR’s Conservation Education Opportunities webpage for more on programs and opportunities for people of all ages in all regions. Visit DEP’s Teaching Green webpage to learn about more environmental education resources. Visit the PA Environment Digest Calendar Of Events for more opportunities.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 31, 2023

Beyond Benign has curated a set of virtual green chemistry education resources for K-12 and higher education. Of particular note is a poster, designed by MilliporeSigma, illustrating the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Download here, print it off in any size, and display it in your classroom or lab.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2022

Initially, the State Board of Education proposed eliminating separate Environment, Ecology and Agriculture education standards, but action by the PA Association of Environmental Educators and many others made the case to retain separate standards. The majority of comments were on the Standards for the Environment and Ecology.

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Technology Technology 2002 Natural Resources 95

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2023

The PA Association of Environmental Educators is seeking presentation proposals for the 2024 Annual Conference to be held March 17-19 at the Pocono Environmental Education Center. For more information on programs, initiatives, resources and other upcoming events, visit the PA Association of Environmental Educators website.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Educators in Washington County issued an invitation to educators, local professionals and environmental science enthusiasts to join the newly forming Southwest PA Environmental Literacy Coalition. to begin making connections and sharing resources to support educators in this work. Click Here to join the webinar via Zoom.

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Environmental Science 2023 94

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The November issue of the DCNR State Parks Environmental Education newsletter is back featuring articles on-- -- Teaching Ideas For Fall -- Nov. Visit DCNR’s Conservation Education Opportunities webpage for more on programs and opportunities for people of all ages in all regions. Click Here to sign up for your own copy.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 27, 2022

However, research has shown that despite all that effort, most college science courses give students … Continue reading Improving science literacy means changing science education.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 11, 2024

. “Envisioning action-oriented and justice-driven climate change education: Insights from youth climate justice activists.” 16; ages … Continue reading Envisioning action-oriented and justice-driven climate change education: Insights from youth climate justice activists ” Children & Society.

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