June 2008 — Features
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Green School : News
NEEF Challenges High Schools to Innovate
The National Environmental Education Foundation, in partnership with The Weather Channel, has launched the first phase of its new Classroom Earth program, designed to support environmental education in high schools. NEEF's National High School Challenge gives high school teachers the opportunity to secure $5,000 to $10,000 in funding to bring innovative conservationist themes into students' coursework. Twenty-five grants will be awarded in two different categories: course integration and professional development. Interested teachers must submit grant proposals by June 20. For submission requirements and other relevant information, visit here.
Canon Program Plants Seeds of Accountability
Canon USA and the American Park Network have announced the Canon Forest Program, adding to Canon's growing list of environmental initiatives. Beginning last month and extending through August, Canon will plant a tree for every 10 Canon Generation Green products registered and give consumers the opportunity to take part in programs that will revitalize city parks, gardens, and public lands, helping to offset the collective carbon footprint. You can register your district's Generation Green products and track the progress of the Canon Forest Program by visiting here.
PC MALL GOV GIVES THE GREEN LIGHT TO ENVIRONMENTALISM
TO HELP CHILDREN learn about and become leaders in green technology, PC Mall Gov has created the Green Light Contest for students in grades 5 through 12. Entrants must submit a short essay about steps they can take to promote energy-saving technology use. A panel of judges will choose two first-prize-winning essayists, one each from the middle school and high school categories, to receive environmentally friendly laptops. One will be named the grand-prize winner; that student's school will receive a complete, 30-seat "green" computer lab. Entries will be accepted Sept. 15-Dec. 15, and winners will be announced during the Florida Educational Technology Conference in January 2009. More info can be found on the PC Mall Gov website here.
