Green Schools Conference: In Case You Missed It!
The Center for Green Schools hosted their 12th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) recently and here is a recap in case you missed it! The conference included 3 days of presentations and workshops that did a deep dive into sustainability topics where attendees are able to pick a track that most closely aligns with their…
Read MoreNeed a New Podcast? Tune In To Go Green Radio!
While GGI focuses on green schools we know that people tend to get curious about the larger umbrella of sustainability and the Go Green Radio is the perfect outlet for that! Jill Buck, GGI CEO and Go Green Radio host explains, As passionate as I am about K-12 issues, I can’t contain my sustainability curiosity…
Read MoreUpcoming Event: Green Schools Conference February 27 – March 1!
The annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) is NEXT WEEK and here’s what you need to know! GGI CEO Jill Buck will be presenting at the conference with guest panelists Rodney Williams (Newark Public Schools) and Wayles Wilson (formerly of Camden City School District) They will discuss: Strategies for planning and executing green initiatives at the…
Read MoreCommunity Education Series: Green Learning Brought to Pleasanton!
What is the Pleasanton Community Education Series?! The City of Pleasanton provides opportunities for their community to become involved in city matters through the education series. Pleasantonians are able to register for various workshops that range from arts to STEM and everything in between! GGI has partnered with the City of Pleasanton to present a…
Read MoreTeacher Mini Grants: Outstanding Teachers that Bring Climate Literacy to Classrooms
What are Teacher Mini Grants? GGI began Teacher Mini Grants in collaboration with Pleasanton Unified School District. These awards celebrate and incentivize teachers who incorporate sustainability or environment literacy in their classroom. So far this school year, we’ve funded 17 teacher grant applicants and look forward to granting 50+ additional awards in the district. Here are…
Read MoreA Deep Dive: The Local Leaders of the 21st Century©
What is the Local Leaders Club? The Go Green Initiative’s Local Leaders of the 21st Century© program is a network of high school extracurricular clubs dedicated to advancing sustainability in their schools and communities. With GGI guidance and mentorship, Local Leaders take action in community engagement, public policy, and advocacy leadership to address global environmental issues on…
Read More2022 CUBE Conference, District Green Teams, and Student Leadership: The Haps at the GGI
GGI CEO, Jill Buck recently attended the 2022 CUBE conference with an expert panel to discuss school sustainability. From District Green Teams to student leadership, they discussed long-term solutions for issues such as environmental toxins and consumption of natural resources. Here is a snapshot of the discussion (click here to watch online!): District Green Teams The role…
Read MoreAir Quality: Funding, Improvements, and Environmental Equity
The Center for Green Schools (CGS) recently published a report of how school districts across the country plan to invest American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds (ARP-ESSER or ESSER III) to manage air quality and upgrade facilities. The Study The Center for Green Schools looked at district planned investments for 4 categories: …
Read MoreClean/Renewable Energy: What it is and How Schools can Achieve It.
At GGI one of our main focus areas is conserving energy and incorporating renewable or using clean energy. Ultimately, our vision is that every school is a zero net energy school (i.e. the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the…
Read MoreStudent Blog: Amador Local Leaders Alumni Panel
On November 7th, 2022, the Amador Local Leaders club organized an Alumni Panel over Zoom, featuring multiple generations of past Amador Local Leaders members. Local Leaders chose to host the event for current Amador students and Local Leaders members to see how their involvement in Local Leaders translates into their life after high school, whether…
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