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Green schools can present communities with models of
sustainability. Schools are learning centers since they are constantly
synthesizing ideas, technology and learning. It follows that as school
use green practices, the surrounding communities are exposed to the same
practices. For example, when students begin to recycle at school, they
take that practice home. What possibilities become apparent when schools
install solar panels that are active everyday 7x24? Chances are that a
ripple will occur in the understanding of many families. As well, there
are potential social benefits, economic wins, and life skill building
opportunities that are available. Very naturally, schools can and do
introduce students and teachers to new behaviors that protect and support the
environment. K-12 schools are the untapped epicenter of environmental
stewardship.
Instituting green school practices will benefit
education stakeholders, along with students and faculty. The methods used
by teachers play a significant role in the success of education - knowledge
transfer. As teachers use objectives, activities and resources that
expose students to green practices the students get character education
opportunities. Hopefully, the end result is students become environmental
stewards and better global citizens.
This symposium will connect green vendors, education
stakeholders, and teachers. Our work will determine appropriate learning
achievements for K-12 schools to support greater understanding of
environmental sustainability. Participants, the subject experts, will
collaborate to identify results in the areas of curriculum, campus facilities,
green guidelines, and other areas deemed necessary. Going green in K-12
school is positive: 1) school campuses are healthier and resources optimized,
2) green businesses win economically; 3) teachers get support of green
businesses and; 4) students receive experiences in green learning and in
character building.
To discuss your participation in the symposium, complete the form
below. There is no fee to attend the symposium, it's underwritten by our
generous sponsors. However, space is limited. To receive a hard copy of the
symposium overview
click here.
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