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Many Shades of Green September 30, 2014
Interview with Jen Cirillo at the Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation's EFS Summer Workshop at Manhattanville College
Stories of Hope, Love and Resilience September 22, 2014
Join us in Vermont on October 2nd for this wonderful event!
Edutopia Article - Farm Based Education July 18, 2014
Edutopia article featuring Sustainable Schools Project and Farm Based Education Association
Yoga & Mindfulness in the Classroom May 19, 2014
Say hello to our spring e-newsletter! April 17, 2014
Includes a featured partner, EFS Summit recap, the latest on our work with schools, and links to tools and resources.
Video recap of Stone Soup Summit, southern Champlain Valley's farm to school gathering April 8, 2014
SSP's Emily Hoyler (also a visiting lecturer at Middlebury College) talks about the Stone Soup Summit she helped organize. The event gathered educators, growers, producers, food service providers, and students from throughout the region to look at improving child nutrition and wellness through the context of local foods.
Just released: the National Action Plan for EFS March 25, 2014
Just released: the National Action Plan for Educating for Sustainability.  It lays out how we help all students access sustainability education now.  Sustainable Schools Project's Jen Cirillo authored the chapter on professional development. Read the plan, share it with your networks, and get started in advocating for change in your school and community!
Next Generation Science Standards and Environmental Education Webinar March 10, 2014
Join National Wildlife Federation in an open conversation about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the opportunity these standards present for advancing the field of environmental education. Date: Monday, March 17, 2014 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Sign up to play Vermontivate! a sustainability game that inspires action and builds community February 20, 2014
Build community and inspire action on climate and energy issues with this award-winning sustainability game for all ages. Runs March 21-May 3.
Free Educator Resources February 5, 2014
Check out these free downloadable resources for educators on Shelburne Farms' and our partner websites
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