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If you follow our blog, you know that we typically share about our newest certified educators via an interview-style post. However, as Suzanne was completing her final submissions in the Certification Program, she penned a reflection that speaks so well to what we hope for our certification candidates, that we did not want to alter it one bit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/39f08a35-9d2b-48b0-a891-d427b16e9ff5/August+2022+Conference.jpg News - A Reflection on the Certification Journey - When I began this program, I couldn’t have articulated realistic goals, nor could I have designed a meaningful professional development plan. Thankfully, the NAAEE and VAEE teams had already done that work for me. The “Guidelines for Excellence – Professional Development for Environmental Educators” published by NAAEE (ISBN #1-884008-78-X © 2019) and the step by step assignments in the VAEE program, exposed me to important learnings in the following categories: A Vision for the Future; Essential Underpinnings of EE; and the Instructional Vision of EE. The program guidelines are broken down into six (6) themes: 1. Environmental Literacy; 2. Foundations of EE; 3. Professional Responsibilities of the Environmental Educator; 4. Planning and Implementing EE; 5. Fostering Learning and Promoting Inclusivity; 6. Assessment and Evaluation. These guidelines became my compass, helping me grow in ways I didn’t even know I needed. I was guided step-by-step toward becoming a well-rounded environmental educator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/7b797b6f-2b48-4c92-aac8-39b7152ea708/On+the+Nature+Bus.JPG News - A Reflection on the Certification Journey - Second, as owner of The Nature Bus, I’ve gained the humility to recognize that I don’t have to be the guide on the tours. My role is to design and support experiences led by true subject-matter experts — naturalists, ecologists, and interpreters — while continuing to learn alongside them. That realization brought me immense peace. https://www.eevirginia.org/news/juliann monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/58725e9f-4241-4c0d-80c2-9be38aba6530/Certificate+Pic.jpg News - Congratulations, Juliann Shockley! - Juliann Shockley, Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program’s sixth graduate completed her work in August. As a self-described lifelong learner, she is already taking on new professional development via a graduate course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/ba50f6fa-3d26-4773-aaef-52312abbb3e8/Juliann+at+Piney+Grove.jpg News - Congratulations, Juliann Shockley! Juliann only speaks to her prior experience here, but even while in the Certification Program and teaching her students, when she learned about the opportunity to visit Piney Grove via The Nature Conservancy’s special professional development opportunity just for enrolled Certification Candidates, she jumped at the chance. As soon as she saw that the calendar date might work, she had already begun to think about how to bring her learning to students at Heritage High School where she has taught Earth Science, Environmental Science, AP Environmental Science, and new this year, the IB Environmental Systems and Societies course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1759172270651-OUI5D0AUVPWA5QJQDTU4/Digging.png News - Congratulations, Juliann Shockley! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1759172011186-RK171G0P8JU8UQSI2H8X/Planting.png News - Congratulations, Juliann Shockley! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1759172270899-O0U71TXAS53UMD353Y49/Juliann+Shockley+2.png News - Congratulations, Juliann Shockley! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1759172803277-NAWG66C3BUGRYO14XQYL/Juliann+at+Methods+workshop.png News - Congratulations, Juliann Shockley! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1759173155089-LXYAFB5V1Y6YPO13VL3N/Congratulations%2C+Juliann.png News - Congratulations, Juliann Shockley! https://www.eevirginia.org/news/congratulations-katie-rankin-on-becoming-a-virginia-certified-environmental-educator monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/303437f3-23f8-4b3d-86e5-8a0ba5666581/Katie+Rankin+Certified.JPG News - Congratulations, Katie Rankin, on becoming a Virginia Certified Environmental Educator - This Spring Katie Rankin became Virginia’s fifth Certified Environmental Educator. Her steady progress through the program had her finishing quickly--within about a year and a half. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1748553798611-RJYJ5PMF2MLWX2GTN2MC/Katie+Presenting.jpg News - Congratulations, Katie Rankin, on becoming a Virginia Certified Environmental Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1748553797826-4GLNFHN8DX39Q3H23WY1/Assessment+Activity+smaller.png News - Congratulations, Katie Rankin, on becoming a Virginia Certified Environmental Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1748605504552-URY6294K0RMK0QY79UI3/Arboretum.png News - Congratulations, Katie Rankin, on becoming a Virginia Certified Environmental Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1748605504682-4AA2N8MIUA759A8CJCEO/In+the+Woods.png News - Congratulations, Katie Rankin, on becoming a Virginia Certified Environmental Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1748605505306-30G1RFD67MQ1WN7X4455/Katie+listening.png News - Congratulations, Katie Rankin, on becoming a Virginia Certified Environmental Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1748605505575-50JU9NF6YNRWHI02HWRK/Lego+1.png News - Congratulations, Katie Rankin, on becoming a Virginia Certified Environmental Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1748605506338-DKURASIJD3KI7UNHXYSR/Lego+2.png News - Congratulations, Katie Rankin, on becoming a Virginia Certified Environmental Educator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/aa3c17be-1dfd-42a3-a702-2cb87397f571/Professional+picture.jpg News - Congratulations, Katie Rankin, on becoming a Virginia Certified Environmental Educator - Katie, we believe you will have a strong future in environmental education. Thank you for being a part of this program. https://www.eevirginia.org/news/2024awardwinners monthly 0.5 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1e85b48a-3b9a-4b88-ac18-c297af52a38b/PXL_20250211_000133736.jpg News - Announcing our Excellence in EE Award Winners - Page K. Hutchinson Outstanding Environmental Educator of the Year — Meredeth Dash Meredeth is receptive, energetic, and generous in her work with all of her partners, including nonformal educators, school district representatives, teachers, and private citizens. We are reminded of Page’s commitment to collaboration and partnership, elevating the people around her through her vision for EE, and we see that same spirit in this individual. She is an Environmental Education Specialist with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and has worked tirelessly to design and enact high-quality, locally relevant environmental education programs throughout Central VA over the past two decades of volunteer and professional service. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1a85a28f-513b-4c7c-a300-741f1cc5451e/PXL_20250211_000104350.jpg News - Announcing our Excellence in EE Award Winners - Environmental Education Program of Excellence Award —Dan River Basin Association The Dan River Basin Association strives to provide meaningful environmental education programs to all youth in southside Virginia. DRBA has expanded its capacity from a one-person education staff to over 20 highly knowledgeable educators by launching the Volunteer Environmental Educators (VEE) program in 2023. Through this effort, DRBA can consistently reach more youth throughout their 3,300 square mile, 16-county basin. Their great strides in differentiation and centering inclusion and their Educating the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards program exhibit exemplary EE practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/62d8103b-ed79-4608-8a63-170ff07199db/PXL_20250211_000339445.jpg News - Announcing our Excellence in EE Award Winners - VAEE Under 25 — Callie Moyers Callie saw a way to deepen a program’s effectiveness by engaging participants in hands-on field experiences and establishing a mentorship program for current and past participants. By equipping participants with the skills and confidence to educate the public, the program fosters their growth as future environmental leaders and ensures that guests leave with a deeper understanding of conservation issues and the importance of environmental stewardship. Callie is a Guest Engagement Educator for the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center where she has designed and implemented multiple programs and processes that facilitate effective environmental education including the Watershed Warriors program, mentorship and collaboration opportunities, and a Master Class facilitation process to encourage participant feedback. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/f2a804cc-ee47-45dd-a6f8-335165f7dae6/PXL_20250211_000552347.jpg News - Announcing our Excellence in EE Award Winners - Exemplary Service to VAEE — Tara Poelzing Tara is currently VAEE’s Director of Professional Learning and has been integral to the growth and success of VAEE. She works closely with every candidate in Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program and is invested in their success. She led the effort to apply for certification program accreditation through NAAEE which was awarded in 2024 on the first round of application - a rare achievement. Throughout most of VAEE’s history, she has led at some level and continues to take on additional roles to continue VAEE’s growth. https://www.eevirginia.org/news/kathleen-herron-earns-ee-certification monthly 0.5 2024-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/a421b1aa-0bce-4fc8-8142-f7c8c86af178/KHerron+Certificate.jpg News - Congratulations to Kathleen Herron on her EE Certification! - Congratulations to Kathleen Herron on earning her Virginia Environmental Educator Certification! As our first candidate to earn her certification who has not served on the Certification Advisory Board, she is a trailblazer, and her dedication to her craft was regularly apparent during her time in the Certification Program. Let’s get to know Kathleen a little better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/b0183d64-2bd6-46c7-ae4b-88f523921a17/Miss+Frizzle.jpg News - Congratulations to Kathleen Herron on her EE Certification! - Tell us a bit about your work. “I am an elementary teacher, and I am getting ready to begin Year 30 of my career. I have taught every grade between Preschool – Grade 6, and I am beginning my 10th year as an Elementary Science Resource Teacher. My role includes teaching STEAM, leading the Science program, serving as the Get2Green Leader, managing our 6 outdoor learning spaces, and leading our Eco-Action program (Eco-Schools US). I want students to be part of their own learning: students design their own gardens, plan and execute Science experiments, use technology in real-world applications, become confident communicators, and/or handle fossils/plants/animals. I want students to learn from experts in the field, so I use emails, phone calls, or Zoom calls to make that happen. I am very passionate, and I empower my students to advocate for themselves. We earned our first Eco-Schools USA Green Flag in Spring 2020, and we earned our second one in Spring 2022. In Fall 2023, we transitioned to the Eco-Schools US program, and our students designed another school-wide Action Plan to make school-wide changes that are positive and proactive. We were one of 136 schools in the USA to earn a Green Flag during the 2023-2024 school year. We work with community members to have a wider reach. That sometimes means we have support coming to Riverside ES (e.g. Arcadia Farms coming to help us plant). Other times, we help others (e.g. donating Common Milkweed or Monarch caterpillars to a nearby school). All of Riverside Elementary School’s students are Eco-Action Team Members, which means they start in Preschool to learn how to care for our outdoor spaces. We have been doing this work since 2016, and I am proud to see how our confident students are participating in programs in their middle schools and high schools.” “Our students are role models, problem solvers, and future leaders. I’m proud to be the first step on their journey.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/5923ba32-4918-4311-9e0d-d940b72c9cb0/Kathleen+at+Methods+workshop+on+left.jpg News - Congratulations to Kathleen Herron on her EE Certification! - What drew you to complete Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program? “In the beginning, I signed up by mistake. I thought I was signing up for an Environmental Education Endorsement towards my VDOE Teaching Certificate. I quickly learned there were so many things that I didn’t know about Environmental Education, and my role as a classroom teacher was a small part of the overall reach of Environmental Education. My introduction activity was an online meeting series with our cohort members, and most of them were not [classroom] educators. I realized this opportunity would allow me to collaborate with experts, and I would have to get out of my comfort zone. Once I understood the scope of the program, I was committed to the program and challenged myself to finish.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1722451949153-VAI4ZNWSE4OK3090C62F/Kathleen+at+the+school+Love+and+Health+Garden.jpg News - Congratulations to Kathleen Herron on her EE Certification! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1722448949482-LCLPK4DS89VXSWXZ5KQ6/Before.png News - Congratulations to Kathleen Herron on her EE Certification! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1722448949147-RAY2VA8ILOBRJVLYR2FP/After.png News - Congratulations to Kathleen Herron on her EE Certification! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1722448640404-X9Y39O6JOGAE0E86QOUR/Students+Planting+-+Was+Waiver+signed.png News - Congratulations to Kathleen Herron on her EE Certification! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/6fbd1c4c-1373-4dc0-a414-12800240fef5/Kathleen+Herron+headshot.png News - Congratulations to Kathleen Herron on her EE Certification! - Thank you, Kathleen, and Congratulations! It has been a pleasure to have you in the Certification Program. https://www.eevirginia.org/news/john-lord-earns-ee-certification monthly 0.5 2024-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/6df7854c-ca3d-4c82-ae7e-835660ebfc63/John+Lord+Headshot+sized+for+blo.png News - John Lord earns EE Certification - Congratulations to John Lord on his recent certification! John can now include Certified Virginia Environmental Educator in his resume, emails signatures, dinner conversation, or even his own personalized bumper sticker (If he chooses to create one). Not only does he now carry an esteemed certification within the Commonwealth, but because the program is now nationally accredited by NAAEE, he can carry this certification anywhere within the United States. We thought you should get to know John a little better, so we asked him to answer a few questions for us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/e900cf9b-f467-4934-aa55-1df4ad69962a/John+Teaching.jpg News - John Lord earns EE Certification - Tell us a bit about your work. My paying job is Energy Management Coordinator for Fairfax County Public Schools. My job can be stated in one sentence: We work to keep from paying unnecessarily high utility bills so that we can spend the money on teaching students instead. The focus of my job is people. People use all the things that require energy. The decisions we make regarding how we use energy make a huge difference. When we reduce energy use and eliminate waste, we not only reduce energy cost, but we also avoid producing greenhouse gas emissions and lower our environmental impact. The program is good for so many different reasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/665ed5e7-6596-45bf-95e2-d15d604efd2d/John+in+Kayak.jpg News - John Lord earns EE Certification - As I mentioned, I work with people. I am an educator first and foremost. In fact, my program at FCPS is called the Energy Education program and my team members are called Energy Education Specialists. We do work with equipment and are knowledgeable about how mechanical systems work, but our primary area of attention has always been educating people and changing the culture. Before I became an energy manager, I taught Spanish for 10 years in a public school in Virginia. I believe in education and know that long-term change and improvement is almost always based on a foundation of education. Any thing worth doing requires someone to know as much as they can to do that thing well. Whether it is speaking another language, knowing how to eliminate energy waste and choose conservation and efficiency first, or to educate others about topics important to our shared environment, we must have a solid background of knowledge and expertise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1714669914840-TJ8BLKZKX4MLRXWM795G/CAB+Conference+2024.jpg News - John Lord earns EE Certification https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1714669919564-MM2DPWYGRJ1UP91YEH70/John+at+Methods+March+2024.jpg News - John Lord earns EE Certification https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1714670066282-PIHY2GLO9MQ7E5IWEW26/Rocking+Chairs+resized+for+gallery+view.jpg News - John Lord earns EE Certification https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1714670798420-YBLO107MOI8QNHPUIRBK/John+on+Eastern+Shore.jpg News - John Lord earns EE Certification https://www.eevirginia.org/news/wds8e5pw2usqe0exrkhgd2m9go8x6a monthly 0.5 2024-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/a317416f-d230-41fb-9f3d-c766020c8d4c/Accreditation+Header+for+Eblast.png News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation - Virginia Certified Environmental Educators can now claim the distinction of graduation from an Accredited EE Certification Program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1501b289-a9d4-4817-bec1-b89ba284d9c9/CAB+Conference+2024+1.jpg News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation - “We have had so many iterations [of the CAB], so many people have helped to push the process forward. It has not been easy, but it has been so worth the effort. Moving to clarify what the definition of professional Environmental Education is, and putting in the work to state precisely what the best practices and fundamental requirements are for certification adds value to all of us who are involved in EE.“ John Lord, CAB Chair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/864f94b9-2fca-48da-96bc-e3a68d24880b/Certification+Map+-+Green+are+Accredited+States.png News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation - “It is so wonderful to see Virginia turn green on the NAAEE state map!! It has been joyful and challenging work to be a part of the CAB during this exciting time. One thing I'm especially proud of is our collaborative work to develop a core competency focused on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice and environmental justice through environmental education. We have much work to do, but we now have some clear goals to strive toward together.” Eileen Merrit, CAB Member https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1709921574204-CXNNUD49BCYI1CFP0RTN/Watching+from+Boat.jpg News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1709921603046-LENWEASLKYHXUJT24XPI/Walk+and+Talk.jpg News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1709921652392-XVKTKNMTRCDKGKQIBBIG/PD+2+2024.png News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1709921638394-N1DYJKEV9L44X61ZAZ51/PD+Guidelines+3-2023.jpg News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1709921640797-26WZDQFC7UECOVUDQSPT/Tara+and+Eileen+at+High+Knob+Tower.jpg News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/060be3f5-978f-441c-89f0-0e9813671ff0/Eric+Teaching.jpg News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation - Eric Weyer fulfills his passion for connecting people to their natural world and finding ways to make choices that support the health and well-being of our intertwined human and environmental systems by serving in a volunteer capacity for a number of organizations but, chiefly, through Virginia Master Naturalists. He got to know this growing community along the way: “I did not expect that learning from and connecting with other educators would be a large part of the program, and it’s been a wonderful surprise. Between our in-person and virtual workshops, the absolutely wonderful experience with the Nature Conservancy on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, and the recent VAEE conference in Manassas, I feel like I really got a chance to connect with people and learn a multitude of different approaches that I can integrate within my practice.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/46fa5aac-d72d-4c8c-9952-9cf2733f207a/Jenny+Driving+Boat+1.jpg News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation - That Eastern Shore trip that Eric mentions resulted from Jennifer Miller, another certification candidate, thinking about how creating an experience at her workplace, The Nature Conservancy’s Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve, could provide an important opportunity for fellow candidates in the program. “I think one of the most surprising things is how involved in the program I have become to really connect with other educators around the state and share with them what the Eastern Shore of Virginia has to offer. At first I felt like I would learn a lot and just get in and out and be done with it and say “I’m certified” and use all this new knowledge, but I’ve really enjoyed taking on a more active role and hope to continue connecting other educators with the Shore as well as other work TNC does around the state.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/90f2fd72-a086-47f3-9fe9-0af34366cf72/Sydney+and+Kathleen+at+Methods+workhop+1.jpg News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation - The skills learned in this program are even serving candidates outside of their work in direct education. Sydney Murray recently moved into the position of Conference and Communications Coordinator for Natural Start Alliance. She states, “Even though I'm not currently active in the field as an educator, this certification program has equipped me with so much insight on what makes for quality environmental educational experiences across all age groups - and that's very relevant to my new work still.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/1676292932323-4P03YHUK67Y7GHV5AA0Q/Copy+of+CAB+picture+Aug+2022+conference+%281%29.jpg News - Virginia’s Environmental Education Certification Program Earns Accreditation - "Seeing the news about our accreditation made me tear up. I have served on the CAB since 2018 and no other professional group I have served with has been as determined, motivated and deeply connected to the work as the CAB. By working on the certification program, I have expanded my own environmental education knowledge and skills plus gained lifelong friends from across Virginia. It's amazing what people can do when they are laser focused on a goal. We joked from the beginning that all we had to do was keep working because we just needed it to be 'a thing.' And now our ‘thing’ is nationally accredited!" Meredeth Dash, CAB Member https://www.eevirginia.org/news/indigenousresources monthly 0.5 2023-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/926f9995-6347-49c8-a7b4-b21dc1988571/Double+Saddle+Blanket+Cropped+detail.jpeg News - Embracing Wisdom: Indigenous Education Resources for Native American Heritage Month - Detail of Double saddle blanket by the Diné (Navajo) People, circa 1880. National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution. Cat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/be900775-9bb3-4001-a83a-cb1b327e89c5/Animals+care+kit.jpeg News - Embracing Wisdom: Indigenous Education Resources for Native American Heritage Month - 1. Indigenous Learning Bundle – Animals Care for Mother Earth: This bundle includes six contemporary stories and supporting resources to compliment each selection. It offers a compelling narrative that not only explores personal strengths, community support, and environmental responsibility but also provides educators with a unique way to integrate these themes into their lessons, fostering a holistic understanding of environmental stewardship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/c046c896-461c-4560-a61b-00d0a21e8832/Braiding-Sweetgrass-for-Young-Adults.jpeg News - Embracing Wisdom: Indigenous Education Resources for Native American Heritage Month - 2. Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: For educators seeking to weave Indigenous wisdom into their teachings, "Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults" offers an enriching exploration. Adapted by Monique Gray Smith, this edition of Indigenous scientist and botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling work provides reflection questions and sidebars, creating an opportunity for educators to seamlessly integrate ecological understanding into their lessons. The teachings from the natural world in this book can serve as a powerful complement to environmental education, encouraging students to appreciate and respect the interconnectedness of all living things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/638a4f0cb221e5312a794a1a/a390ba70-921f-4b63-ade9-fdc734ce1bb7/Groundswell.jpg News - Embracing Wisdom: Indigenous Education Resources for Native American Heritage Month - 3. Groundswell: "Groundswell," a compilation of essays from Indigenous and non-Indigenous voices, provides educators with a source of inspiration and reflection. The essays elegantly interconnect, addressing climate change through the lens of traditional Indigenous knowledge and practices. 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