VT–EFS News
Education for Sustainability (EFS) is
“Learning that links knowledge, inquiry,
and action to help students build a healthy future
for their communities and the planet.”
To find out more about the work of Vermont Education for Sustainability,
check out our partner the Sustainable Schools Project's Newsletters,
(in PDF format—requires FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Spring 2001 EFS Newsletter
Winter 2002/Spring 2003 EFS Newsletter
Fall 2003 Sustainable Schools Project Newsletter
Winter 2003 Sustainable Schools Project Newsletter
Spring 2004 Sustainable Schools Project Newsletter
The Vermont Guide to
Education for Sustainability—DRAFT
(in PDF format—requires FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader)
The Guide offers introductory tools, background,
and examples to help educators of all grade levels and subject
areas use the "lens of sustainability" to strengthen classroom
curricula and community projects.
The Guide is currently undergoing peer review.
If you would like to serve as a reviewer, please email us!
Download Guide Now [122 pages, PDF format, file size = 4.4 mgs.]
For More Information on VT–EFS contact
Erica Zimmerman at: ezimmerman@shelburnefarms.org
The Sustainable Schools Project (SSP) is a dynamic new model for school improvement and civic engagement. The program helps schools use sustainability as an integrating context for curriculum, community partnerships, and campus practices. The Sustainable Schools Project is sponsored by Shelburne Farms, and is a partnership with VT Education for Sustainability. SSP uses the integrating concept of educating for sustainability to improve our communities economically, environmentally, and socially for current and future generations. For more information on SSP contact its coordinator: Jen Cirillo: jcirillo@shelburnefarms.org
