EcoSchools U.S.

The Call for Proposals for is now open!

Educators, district leaders, sustainability professionals, and industry partners — submit an interdisciplinary session for the 2027 Green Schools Conference in Austin, TX. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/GSC27CF

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The Eco-Schools certification window has been open for just over a month. Have you submitted your plan yet? If not, there's no need to worry—plenty of time remains! The certification window is open until June 6, 2026.

In the meantime, take a moment to review these tips and guidelines to ensure your school achieves its certification goals.

We can't wait to learn more about everything you've accomplished this school year!

🔗ECA: app.ecoschools.us
🔗Certification Rubric: bit.ly/ESUS_Cert_Rubric
🔗Framework: bit.ly/ESUS_Framework

May is Garden for Wildlife® Month and we want to celebrate the impact your gardens have on wildlife! Did you know that studies show Certified Wildlife Habitat® properties provide more abundant and higher quality wildlife habitat relative to non-certified yards?

You can join the movement by getting your garden certified at 20% off this month! Use the code GARDEN20 when you check out.

Visit: certifiedwildlifehabitat.nwf.org

Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8), is an opportunity to recognize the energy, commitment, and care educators bring to their work every day.

While your dedication never goes unnoticed, this moment allows us to more intentionally celebrate the tremendous impact you have in classrooms and communities nationwide. Thank you for inspiring curiosity, fostering leadership, and guiding the next generation of environmental stewards—we couldn't do this work without you!

We’re proud to be working with General Motors to expand hands-on STEAM learning in Eco-Schools across Metro Detroit and beyond.

Schools like Hayes Elementary bring this work to life—engaging students in real-world, inquiry-based learning that connects science, technology, engineering, art, and math to sustainability and environmental action.

Want to learn more? Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post highlighting GM’s support and a closer look at the incredible work happening at Hayes this year.

Today, we celebrate Earth Day by recognizing the incredible students, educators, schools, and districts advancing environmental education in Eco-Schools across the country.

Your work brings Earth Day to life every day—protecting our planet while empowering the next generation of environmental stewards through meaningful, hands-on learning.

Thank you for all that you do 🌎

Join us for our 10th Annual EcoCareers Summit this Earth Month 🌍 on April 27th and 29th!

This two-day event brings together inspiring keynote speakers, panels with professionals in green careers, and hands-on workshops focused on climate and habitat & wildlife pathways.

In partnership with General Motors—whose support helps make this event possible—we’re expanding access to green STEAM education for today’s students and tomorrow’s changemakers.

Explore the full agenda and get involved by visiting nwfecoleaders.org/summit