Florida Green School Awards – Projects and Schools Closing Date JUNE 21st!

Only a few days left for Projects and Schools to apply for the 2012-2013 Florida Green School Awards. Friday, June 21 is the last day for Projects and Schools to submit applications for this recognition program. To learn more about this program and to find a nomination form, please click HERE. School Districts still have until July 12, 2013 to apply. (Contact us to request a Word version of the application form.)

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Public Opinion Survey: Next Generation Science Standards

Through a collaborative, state-led process managed by Achieve, new K–12 science standards have been developed. We are pleased to announce that the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are ready for public review and consideration by Florida stakeholders and constituents for statewide adoption. Please take a moment to review this important information and share it with all interested parties. Your opinion is important!

http://www.cpalms.org/standards/NGSS_Public_Opinion_Survey.aspx

Thank you!

New “Building Dashboard” for Leon County’s five major public high schools!

The web-based software will allow Leon County to conserve energy and lower utility costs in these five schools. In addition, the Dashboard will serve as as a math-and-science learning tool for the students.

To read more about this exciting new initiative please visit: http://blogs.tallahassee.com/community/2013/05/23/greening-our-community-real-time-lessons-in-energy-conservation-and-education