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Revisiting the webinar session that looked broadly at what environmental literacy is, and how we can shape learning outcomes for the environmental education activities being conducted in schools. This understanding also helps in preparing a road map of how we can assess the progress being made, and also reflect on the tools being used to make learning activities more effective. #GreeningEducation https://lnkd.in/d--7SFTU

Imagine if school communities began acting intentionally about Environmental Education for Young People? How can critical thinking, reading and writing help our young people make positive actions toward helping create a healthy environment? Green Literacy is launching a new series where we will discuss the significance of Early Environmental Education for Young People. For more information, visit our website www.GreenLiteracy.org. #GreenLiteracy #SolutionTree #EEE #GreenLiteracyHandbook #GLH

We cannot pretend all is well with the planet. We cannot also pretend that the boardroom meetings and high level seminars and meetings have produced the needed result in the fight towards creating environmental awareness. Instilling a deep appreciation for nature and environmental responsibility from a young age is crucial.  It is about time we involve children in the process to enable them understand where we stand and what must be done to address it. Environmental education empowers children to become informed, engaged, and proactive citizens, capable of making a positive impact on our world. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d5iJ-QE5 #EnvironmentalEducation #AmiSeries  #BolingoConsult

Help make the environmental education field more inclusive with UDL! NAAEE Affiliate Environmental Educators of North Carolina share about their Universal Design for Learning (UDL) course in our #ee360plus Ripple Effect blog series. UDL uses instructional planning practices that are accessible to, usable by, and inclusive of students with a wide variety of needs and abilities. Read more about UDL for EE: https://lnkd.in/g9krvW8u #EnvironmentalEducation #InclusionMatters

🚨Your Voice Needed: Help secure funding for environmental education🚨 Rhode Island’s Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4) needs your feedback on their Draft EC4 Spending Plan. The draft has projects totalling over $2.2M to support RI’s implementation of the Act on Climate. However, the EC4 has only been provided with a $1.5M budget - so cuts will need to be made! 🌿 Environmental education and workforce development are crucial but currently are set to receive only $150K—far too little. Here’s how you can help ensure these programs stay funded: 1️⃣ Review the draft plan (3 pages) LINK: https://lnkd.in/ddePTShj... 2️⃣ Rank STEAM Grants as your first choice! LINK: https://lnkd.in/dBNHA-4r 3️⃣ Leave a comment on why these programs matter to you. 💬 Submit your feedback by Thursday, September 12, 2024. Thanks for supporting environmental education!

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Conceptualizing community-level environmental literacy using the Delphi method Lauren Gibson, K. C. Busch, Kathryn Stevenson, Lynn Chesnut, Bethany Cutts & Erin Seekamp 1-30 | DOI: 10.1080/13504622.2024.2397595 Abstract As environmental challenges increase in scope and scale, new conceptualizations for environmental literacy are needed. Specifically, notions of environmental literacy must move from those at the individual level to those at the group, or community, level. However, the concept of community level environmental literacy is underdeveloped. In this paper, we present the results of a Delphi method survey of experts, gathered to both conceptualize community level environmental literacy as well as address considerations for its measurement. #community #collective #environmentalliteracy #learning #action #SDG11 #sustainablecitiesandcommunities https://lnkd.in/g4-eNUVc

This free program aimed to bring a focus on environmental justice for students. "The program introduced students to various aspects of environmental justice and the critical issues impacting their communities and the planet." Programs like this are fundamental in bringing environmental education and empowerment to young people who will be the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers. #EnvironmentalJustice #UnderservedCommunities #ClimateAction #Education

The EPA student challenge exemplifies the crucial integration of environmental justice into planning education and practice. Empowering students to address real community issues using public data and collaborative methods not only resolves current challenges but also molds future planning leaders. At Bridge Collaborative, we resonate with the projects showcasing the fusion of technical expertise and community knowledge. Examples like UCI's soil remediation in Santa Ana and UPenn/Drexel's 'land swap' strategy in Eastwick highlight the importance of balancing environmental science, social equity, and community preservation in effective planning. Initiatives such as the Eastwick United Community Ambassador Program underscore that environmental justice entails more than technical fixes; it involves empowering communities to advocate for their environmental well-being. This holistic approach mirrors our work with MPOs and communities nationwide. As planning practitioners, it is our duty to cultivate the next wave of environmental justice leaders. Their innovative use of public data tools offers fresh perspectives on addressing entrenched environmental disparities in our localities. Calling on fellow planning experts: How do you integrate environmental justice principles into your planning procedures? What insights can we glean from these student-driven innovations? #EnvironmentalJustice #UrbanPlanning #CommunityEngagement #SmartGrowth #Sustainability #PublicParticipation

Explore, learn, and grow with Learn Well Class 1 Environmental Studies – building curious minds for a better tomorrow! . . . #learnwellpublications #environmentalstudies #class1learning #educationforkids #earlylearning #funlearning #primaryeducation