Newsletters

The autumn leaves, milder temperatures, and increase of farmers’ markets and other outdoor events means it’s time for our fall edition of the CELF newsletter. We welcome you to grab a warm drink and read about what we’ve been up to this season. Read more

We’re thrilled over the success of our recent 3-day Summer Institute at the University of Houston Clear Lake, which brought together passionate STEM4ALL pre-service and in-service teachers. The event focused on Civic Science, empowering educators to integrate STEM education and civic engagement in their classrooms. The CELF TX team shared valuable insights and practical strategies …

Exploring STEM through Civic Science with Pre-Service Teachers, June Newsletter Read More

At CELF’s 2023 Virtual Student Symposium, students from New York, Texas and Ghana presented their projects, sharing results and solutions with their peers. A wide range of research topics covered endangered species like tiger salamanders, tested the impact of microplastics on brine shrimp, addressed bacterial contamination in drinking water and on artificial turf playing fields, …

Students Drive Creative Solutions at the CELF Virtual Student Symposium, May Newsletter Read More

The Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation announced this week that it has added the Young Voices for the Planet series of groundbreaking films featuring student environmental action to its educational resources. The films are now available on CELF’s website (www.celfeducation.org/yvfp). Young Voices for the Planet is now entering its next phase of growth as a part …

April Newsletter Announces Young Voices and Future Civic Science Programs Read More

Texas students care about the future of their environment: the air they breathe, the water they drink, and the neighborhoods where they live. At CELF’s Annual Houston Student Symposium this month, students from six regional schools presented their projects aimed at creating a healthier and more sustainable future. At a separate event, elementary school students …

Student Voices Heard and Recognized in our March 2023 Newsletter Read More

During a day of making direct observations from aboard a boat, Channelview High School students got a closer look at Port Houston and gained a deeper understanding of the energy and shipping industries that drive the local economy, as well as the environmental challenges their community faces. Two groups of female high school students from …

Local and Global Connections for Students in the February 2023 Newsletter Read More

Students and teachers from Westbury High School in Houston joined CELF and community stakeholders for an exciting and educational afternoon at Willow Waterhole Greenway, a 300-plus-acre network of lakes, prairie, and marsh located in the heart of the Westbury neighborhood of Houston. Read about these and other exciting events in January, as well as upcoming …

Get Outside, Experiential Learning in our January 2023 Newsletter Read More

In 2023, thousands of young people will begin their journey toward becoming the future leaders of a more sustainable, vibrant planet for everyone. Educators supported by CELF, as well as our partners and sponsors, are ready to provide many of the resources teachers and students crave. Read more in our December 2022 Newsletter.

During the month of Thanksgiving, CELF is grateful for a busy calendar of fulfilling school programs and community events: Green Careers guest speakers on the clean energy transition, “plogging” in Spring Creek, Texas, the pumpkin lifecycle in New York, and a high school career day. Read the highlights, plus our partnership on electric buses and …

Recent Programs, Community Events and Electric Buses in our November Newsletter Read More

CELF’s August Newsletter gives a full run-down of the summer’s highlights, as well as upcoming fall events! Learn more.

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