K-12 Education Archives

27 Jan 25

Zero Waste in Schools: How to Start a Green Initiative That Lasts

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As we face an increasingly uncertain climate future, the zero waste movement is gaining momentum. Achieving zero waste in schools may seem like a lofty goal, but by promoting a few simple habit adjustments, it is certainly achievable. Zero waste programs in schools are a powerful starting point for driving…

27 Jan 25

The Power and Benefits of Digital Storytelling

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Digital storytelling utilizes modern computing technology to leverage the power of storytelling in new and engaging ways. This may involve using computer-based tools to tell the stories themselves or combining digital elements within the narrative structure in a multimedia presentation. Some see storytelling as a frivolous practice to keep learners…

26 Jan 25

Water Stewardship: Teaching Students and Communities to Protect Our Water Resources

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Water is among the most basic necessities for all life on earth. Without it, few systems can survive. The fact that our global water demand is projected to exceed the sustainable supply by 40 percent as early as 2030 means that water stewardship initiatives must be a top priority if…

16 Jan 25

THE INFLUENCING POWER OF YOUNG PEOPLE

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The Case for School-based Education Outreach Programming to Reach Residential Energy Consumers The Future of Energy The future of energy and the building of resilient communities, requires utilities to re-image how they produce energy and for energy consumers to invest in changing their energy habits. To do so, utilities need…

16 Jan 25

Better than a Lecture

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How Story-based Learning Techniques Engage Students Teachers from across the country who have received sponsored education programs to inspire beneficial behaviors and presented by The National Theatre for Children have responded with high praise. Here are a few snippets of teacher comments: “Fun and entertaining way for students to learn.”…

08 Nov 24

Promoting STEM Career Pathways for a Bright Future

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Over the last several decades an increase in educational focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) has surfaced across the country. Technological advancements, even in jobs that used to be considered non-technical, like construction, utility infrastructure and manufacturing have increasingly required more STEM skills than previously required. As jobs…

18 Mar 23

How Can We Make Water More Sustainable?

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Few technological advances have been as widely welcomed as indoor plumbing. Hot water piped right into our tubs and sinks, and wastewater piped right out. It’s an amazing thing. Unfortunately, water is a finite resource. As much as we like to think we can use it freely, it can and…

21 Feb 23

Stress Management for Teens

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Mental health has been on a lot of minds recently. Our lives were blindsided by Covid lockdowns, and they changed in ways we were unprepared for. Few lives were upended as fully as those of teens. That’s why stress management for teens is such an important skill set to develop. …

08 Jan 23

Teamwork in School: Why Do You Need to Teach Students to Collaborate?

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Have you ever watched a concert or musical performance where one person is alone on stage singing a song? It seems like that person is on their own, but in reality, they are working with musicians, lighting and sound technicians, a director and a whole crew to make that performance…

29 May 22

The Benefits of Service Learning

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The old saying goes that “experience is the best education.” To a certain extent, that’s true. Sometimes students have a hard time connecting the work they put into the classroom to the real world. One of the biggest benefits of service learning is that students can see how the theory…

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