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Use this interactive map to search for green charter schools and resources in your state. You are also encouraged to contribute ideas to this valuable network resource that will direct parents, policymakers and other Web visitors to current information about developments in your state. (Find fast facts about each state below the map.) . . . read more
Green Charter Schools
Are National Models
First Lady Wants to End Plague of Childhood Obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama announced Feb. 9, 2010 , that she wants to end the American plague of childhood obesity in a single generation. Green charter schools are uniquely positioned to lead the nation in providing models of all four pillars of the First Lady’s charge: more nutrition information, increased physical activity, . . . read more
Congress is looking closely at the details of the federal ESEA law. This is an opportunity for green charter schools to lead national debate about how chartering flexibility and environmental education work together.
Congress Preparing to Reauthorize Key Legislation
Green Charter School Leaders Make Your Voice Heard!
Environmental and outdoor education as well as charter schools are key topics highlighted separately but, also, simultaneously on the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor Web site as Congress prepares to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). ESEA is the nation’s primary federal education law, which also is known as the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. That’s great news for green charter school leaders who want to explain the connection between chartering and environmental education to make a difference in public education nationwide. There is much talk (and a lot of rumors) in Washington, D.C., that the Obama administration is leaning toward including environmental education in this major reauthorization. Check the committee roster to see if your representatives have a seat at the table and send your ideas directly to your local congress people. Other green charter school leaders are encouraged to send comments to the committee’s special ESEA mailbox before March 26, 2010. Share your comments with others through the GCSN.
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