Transforming school pavement into green spaces in CA mitigates extreme heat, enhances student environments, & more! Celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay with Harper Jr High's Schoolyard Greening Project, shielding kids from heat while offering natural havens for relaxation & learning.

See this Instagram video by @vcfarm2school instagram.com/reel/C403MqDvU…

The recording of our June 6th Schoolyard Forest Design Lecture on Maintenance and Stewardship of Schoolyard Forests is now available on our website and YouTube! greenschoolyards.org/schoolyard-for… The next lecture in this series is Thursday, July 11th at 11am PST / 2pm EST.

Organic is possible! 💚😋 Join us to learn how CA school districts can include fresh, organic food in school meals. 🖥️: "Planting the Seeds for More Organic Food Offerings in School Meals" 📅: 6/25 🕛: Noon 🔗: tinyurl.com/MPORGANIC or watch a livestream on CDE’s FB page.

Celebrate outdoor learning today and everyday! The Great Outdoors and Flexible Learning Environments: Collaborative Spaces for Diverse Learners offers research & resources to integrate outdoor learning & environmental literacy for all. #GreatOutdoorsMonth padlet.com/mollyms/the-gr…

📣Beginning in just a few minutes: The 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools ceremony! Watch live here: youtube.com/@USEdGov/strea…

🌞🌳 Summer Newsletter is Out! 🌳🌞 Stay cool & stay informed! Packed with upcoming events, career opportunities, & funding info. Check it out now! ⬇️ 📅 Events 💼 Jobs 💰 Funding 👉 Read Here buff.ly/4eZ2Pfr #UrbanForestry #WeNeedTrees #SaveOurShade #summerNewsletter

The CDE and California Department of Public Health invite you to a school health webinar on tools, resources, regulations, and guidance to help you prevent heat-related injuries. ☀️ 😎 Learn more and sign up at tinyurl.com/Outdoorheatweb….

Mark your calendars - Come learn from school leaders & field experts about #extremeheat mitigation strategies at schools, including schoolyards, ventilation systems, & resilient power systems. 🗓️August 28th at 10amPT, 1pmET. Register here: tinyurl.com/4h5y2vpa

Please join the CDE’s Office of School-Based Health Programs for a webinar that will focus on providing information on CA Education Code requirements for return to school, and resources to support the transition to the 2024-25 school year. Register: tinyurl.com/AllThingsBTS

Have you taken the time to explore CSBA's new Safe Schools Toolkit? This downloadable resource provides policy recommendations and resources for LEAs to consider as they implement policies and procedures related to a wide-range of topics! csba.org/SafeSchoolsToo…

Scientific evidence shows that there are key areas in which schools can take action to improve Indoor Air Quality #IAQ in order to advance the health and performance of students and school staff. Research and resources for #backtoschool from U.S. EPA: epa.gov/sites/default/…

Exciting News! Join us for the next CA Green Ribbon Schools Achievers & Applicants Network Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12th, 3:30-4:30 pm. Connect with fellow educators & leaders committed to whole-school sustainability. Let's collaborate & grow together. bit.ly/CAGRSnetwork

Share Your STEAM Best Practices! Now is the time. We are accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 California STEAM Symposium - the largest convening of STEAM educators and stakeholders in CA! Learn more at: mailchi.mp/2657a5e336a0/4… #casteam25 #stemleader #steameducation

Walk, Ride, and Roll Webinar September 4 Safe Routes Partnership: Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Every Nov. 14, schools organize Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day activities to promote meaningful dialogue on activism, anti-racism, and anti-bullying. saferoutespartnership-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Celebrate and highlight our state’s best green thumbs! 🌱 💚 School districts can submit applications for the 2024-25 CA Green Ribbon Award. Apply today before November 4: cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr24l…

📔It’s back-to-school time! California Governor's Office of Emergency Services offers free disaster preparedness curriculum and classroom materials through the #PreparednessAmbassadorsProgram. ✏️Teachers, don’t let your let your students miss out on this interactive learning opportunity! Visit ➡️wp.me/pd8T7h-9uZ

🗣️Help us spread the word! The California Department of Education is now accepting applications for the 11th cycle of the California Green Ribbon Schools recognition program. Know someone who might be interested? Please share this info with your network! bit.ly/CAEDGRS

CAL FIRE's Urban & Community Forestry Program announces over $27M in grants for 20 Green Schoolyard Childcare Facility projects across CA, focusing on underserved communities to create healthier environments. Learn more: fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/nat…

🚨 ICYMI: Exciting News! Join us for the next CA Green Ribbon Schools Achievers & Applicants Network Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12th, 3:30-4:30 pm. 🌿 Connect with fellow educators & leaders committed to whole-school sustainability. Let's collaborate & grow together! 🤝💚