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News & Opportunities
"Green" teachers may benefit from the following information. Have an announcement that could benefit all? Send it to info@wagreenschools.org for potential posting.
Events specific to Washington Green Schools
Teacher trainings in the fall of 2010.
New interactive E3 website connects teachers, sustainability programs E3 Washington recently launched its new interactive website, a networking tool designed to connect people with environmental and sustainability education programs offered throughout Washington State. Explore programs (or add your own!) at www.e3washington.org.
Call for teacher ‘coaches’ for The Third Annual Green Industrial Business and Career Expo Are you a teacher willing to help coach other teachers in how to conduct green-based learning projects? Participants will receive clock hours, free admission and meals at the next Green Expo scheduled for October 7 and 8 in Seattle.
Grant Opportunities
USDA Food Service Equipment Grants Deadline: Varies
The USDA has announced the availability of $25 Million in equipment grants to help schools operating a National School Lunch Program (NSLP) replace outdated equipment with new energy-efficient appliances such as refrigerators, ovens, and other food service related equipment. Click the link that starts this announcement for more information. Or, try the following link for state level information on this grant: http://www.recovery.wa.gov/funding/contacts.asp
National Education Association Student Achievement Grants Deadline: Varies, next review date June 1,2010.
The NEA Foundation provides grants of $5,000 to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Since the Cool School Challenge was recently recognized by the NEA Foundation, we encourage teachers who have great ideas for enhancing the program and further engaging students at your school to apply for funding.
Upcoming Events- Eastern Washington
(None posted at this time)
Upcoming Events- Western Washington
Schoolyard Garden Workshops by Seattle Tilth - Summer Intensive session July 19-23 (Earlybird Signup = June 28) (fall workshop also available). This weeklong intensive allows educators to immerse themselves in the organic garden classroom.
We will explore organic gardening basics, outdoor education techniques and ways to integrate the garden with classroom curriculum. All workshops take place in Seattle at the Good Shepherd Center. Visit Seattle Tilth website for cost and registration.
Green Chemistry Workshop by the WA State Dept. of Ecology, Environmental Education Association of WA, and Beyond Benign - July 27-29. A Green Chemistry workshop for middle school teachers will be held in Lacey on July 27-29. This should be an excellent class, with clock hours, lunches, and all materials for just $50.
Please help us get the word out. We want to make sure we have a full (25) class. A good response this year will help the possibility of holding a workshop for high school teachers next year. Click "Green Chemistry Workshop" at beginning of this notice and scroll to the bottom of the webpage for registration information. (See http://www.beyondbenign.org/ for more on Beyond Benign.)