Revisioning the Graduate Program with Empowering Emerging Leaders

In July 2024, a group of 13 educators from La Paz, Mexico began a year-long professional development program with Teton Science Schools. They have explored their connection to places in La Paz, researched and taught about place-based strategies, …
Bison Adaptations & Behavior during YNP Winters

Many animals have migrated out of Yellowstone for the winter, and some are hibernating, but there is one massive herbivore that continues to thrive during the harsh winter months: bison. Bison are particularly well-equipped to handle Yellowstone winters, …
The Science of Snow: Snowpack, Snowflakes, and the Subnivean World of the GYE

Snowpack in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
In the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the snowpack acts as a vital water source, gradually releasing its stored water throughout spring and summer. Snowfall varies significantly across the region, …
Teton Science Schools Celebrates New Executive Director

Wayne Turner Appointed Executive Director of Teton Science Schools
We are proud to announce the appointment of Wayne Turner as its new Executive Director. Turner’s connection to the organization spans nearly four decades, …
Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Middle Schoolers Shine at Statewide Lego Challenge Competition

This December, a group of talented Mountain Academy Jackson Campus students, including a third grader and a team of middle schoolers, traveled to Casper, Wyoming, to participate in the highly anticipated Statewide Lego Challenge competition. …
The Big Horns of Bighorn Sheep

The Big Horns of Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn sheep are one of 8 ungulate species in Grand Teton National Park. Unlike elk, moose, and deer, which have antlers, bighorn sheep have horns. Both male and female sheep grow horns; …
Tracking in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) is a vast and diverse landscape that is home to a variety of wildlife. In the winter, when the ground is covered in snow, animal tracks can be a great way to learn about the species in the area. …
Nature As Our Guide | Place As Our Passion

Nature As Our Guide | Place As Our Passion – Teton Science Schools 2024 Annual Report
Dear Friend of Teton Science Schools,
As I reflect on the past year at Teton Science Schools, …
Unpacking the Impact of Place-Based Education: Findings from Fall 2023-2024 Evaluation

At Teton Science Schools, we believe that place-based education has the potential to connect learning and communities in ways that foster student and educator engagement, improve academic outcomes, and create lasting school and community impacts. …
The Long & Short (Tailed) Of It: Weasels in Winter

Winter in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem poses significant challenges for its year-round residents. Food, especially for herbivores, can be is scarce, and the weather is harsh, with cold, windy, and unpredictable conditions. While it’s easier to see how large mammals like bison can survive these extremes, …