The world around us demands systems thinkers who comprehend how people, societies and economies must integrate with the natural systems that support all life on Earth. From an early age, children need to be exposed to nature and all it has to teach us. With an understanding of natural systems and a real, personal engagement with gardens, energy systems and the environment, children will be better able to acquire the knowledge, disciplines and skills they need to thrive in the world they will inherit. SEI is facilitating the collaborations between school systems, the colleges and universities, environmental educators, nonprofits, businesses and communities to bring a sustainability framework and systems thinking to the classroom.
SEI Strategies include:
- Collaborate with universities, colleges, school systems, educators and communities to create a working sustainable education framework and curricula for use from pre-school through graduate school.
- Build an effective professional development process for school administrators and teachers using existing programs and supported by businesses and community members.
- Engage businesses, universities, colleges, school systems and educational specialists in creating high value workforce training that meets the changing needs of communities pursuing sustainable economic development.
Teachers Recognized for Sustainability Curriculm
June 10, 2012 – Arizona Daily Sun On June 1, eight regional teachers were recognized by SEDI and awarded $1,000 for their creation of curriculum that helps children learn sustainability. Ruth Donnelly, Jodie Bucci, Jini…Read More
2012 Winners of the Teacher Awards for Sustainable Curriculum
Sustainable Economic Development Initiative is proud to announce the 2012 Winners of the Teacher Awards in Sustainable Curriculum. The four winners will receive $1,000 no strings attached award on June 1st, 2012 at the Award…Read More
Attention Teachers! Fourth Annual Sustainability in Education for the 21st Century Award
4th Annual (no strings attached) Sustainability in Education Awards The Sustainable Economic Development Initiative (SEDI) is pleased to announce the fourth annual Sustainability in Education for the 21st Century Awards. Up to four prizes of…Read More
Honoring Sustainability in the Classroom
SEDI grants four $500 awards to northern Arizona teachers SEDI is pleased to announce the winning teachers of its second annual Sustainability in Education for the 21st Century awards. Four prizes of $500 each were…Read More
Community Discussion: School Budget Issues Facing Arizona
A community discussion on the state’s fiscal crisis and its impact on local school districts will be held Thursday, March 31, 6:30-8p.m., at the Coconino Center for the Arts (2300 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff).
SEDI Provides $500 Cash Awards for Teachers
SEDI is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Sustainability in Education for the 21st Century Awards. This awards program will provide cash prizes to the region’s teachers for incorporating sustainability concepts into classroom instruction and projects….Read More
New wind farm shows power of innovative policymaking
Arizona Daily Sun Editorial • July 25, 2010 Whoever said that the states are the laboratories of democracy certainly got it right, at least when it comes to energy policy. While Washington dithers over how…Read More
