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

July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023 / News

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 …

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CELF Annual Survey is Open! (Automatic Entry in Raffle)

June 8, 2023 June 8, 2023 / Announcements, News

Have you participated a CELF program at any time since 2020? If yes, then we would love to hear from you. Your feedback really matters and your responses can help shape our future programs in ways that benefit you, your students and your communities. Please fill out the survey today! It takes less than 10 …

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

May 30, 2023 May 30, 2023 / Announcements, News, Newsletters

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, …

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Op Ed Alert: “How STEM Education Will Unlock New York’s Sustainable Future” by CELF Executive Director in the Gotham Gazette

May 17, 2023 May 17, 2023 / Announcements, News, Press

“The transition to a green economy is underway all over the country through advancements and growth in renewable energy. But, maintaining these energy systems will require a highly trained and educated future workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary to sustain and innovate mass change at scale, in ways that facilitate equitable opportunity and environmental …

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April Newsletter Announces Young Voices and Future Civic Science Programs

April 27, 2023 April 27, 2023 / Announcements, News, Newsletters

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 …

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The Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation Announces Adoption of Young Voices for the Planet Films

April 24, 2023 April 24, 2023 / Announcements, News

CELF’s focus on student-led, project-based inquiry has combined with Young Voices’ groundbreaking films and curricula to amplify and empower student voices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Valhalla NY, April 25, 2023. The Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation announced today that it has added the Young Voices for the Planet’s series of groundbreaking films featuring student environmental action to …

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The Bear Factory Launches Sustainability Education for Youth in Partnership with the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation

April 20, 2023 April 24, 2023 / Announcements, News

Program will provide complementary learning materials for parents and children as part of the Plush for the Planet product line FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Whitmore Lake, Michigan. April 21, 2023. The Bear Factory today announced the launch of its new sustainability education focus for youth that will be supported by a strategic partnership with the Children’s …

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Student Voices Heard and Recognized in our March 2023 Newsletter

April 3, 2023 April 3, 2023 / Announcements, News, Newsletters

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 …

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Local and Global Connections for Students in the February 2023 Newsletter

March 1, 2023 March 1, 2023 / Announcements, News, Newsletters

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 …

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Get Outside, Experiential Learning in our January 2023 Newsletter

January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023 / Announcements, News, Newsletters

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 …

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Lengthening Days Bright with Learning, Our December 2022 Newsletter Looks Ahead

December 22, 2022 December 22, 2022 / Announcements, News, Newsletters

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.

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

December 8, 2022 December 8, 2022 / Announcements, News, Newsletters

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 …

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Children Need a Sustainable Future, We Need You: CELF’s End-of-Year Campaign is Live!

November 23, 2022 November 23, 2022 / Announcements, News

Read more about our proudest 2022 accomplishments in our End-of-Year Campaign Launch announcement.

Environmental Action is in the Air, Find out Where and How in CELF’s October Newsletter

October 28, 2022 October 28, 2022 / Announcements, News, Newsletters

Conectando la sostenibilidad con las comunidades hispanas y latinas

October 6, 2022 October 6, 2022 / Announcements, Blog

Adriana Castro, Facilitadora de Educación y Desarrollo Profesional English Version El equipo de CELF Texas realizó recientemente una excursión para visitar Moonflower Farms en Houston. El propósito de esta visita era volver a conectar con Federico Marques, el director general y fundador, pero también fue una reunión introductoria para mí, la nueva educadora de Texas. …

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Connecting Sustainability with Hispanic and Latino communities

October 6, 2022 October 6, 2022 / Announcements, Blog

Adriana Castro, Educator and PD Facilitator Version en español The CELF Texas team recently took a field trip to visit Moonflower Farms in Houston. The purpose of this visit was to reconnect with Federico Marques, the CEO and founder, but it was also an introductory meeting for me, the new Texas Educator. Before this visit, …

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Grounding Pre-Service Teachers in Sustainability in our September Newsletter

September 29, 2022 September 29, 2022 / Announcements, News

Climate Action for Lasting Peace: A reflection on the International Day of Peace

September 21, 2022 September 29, 2022 / Announcements, Blog

This week, climate leaders from business, government, and grassroots sectors across the globe gather in New York City for the 14th annual Climate Week NYC – hailed as “the biggest global climate event of its kind.” Designed to coincide with the annual United Nations General Assembly, Climate Week NYC is a call to action for …

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Catch up on CELF’s Top Ten Summer Highlights in our August Newsletter

September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022 / Announcements, News, Newsletters

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

Reflection on CELF’s Summer Institute at Lone Star College-Kingwood

August 25, 2022 August 25, 2022 / Announcements, Blog, News

Attending the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation’s (CELF) Summer Institute at Lone Star College Kingwood was unlike any professional development I’ve ever experienced. We, as teachers, learned to understand what sustainability is, drawing from and connecting to personal and professional experiences.