In Memory of Dr. Jane Goodall: Honoring a Legacy of Hope
Today, the world pauses to remember the incomparable Dr. Jane Goodall, a visionary scientist, storyteller, and changemaker whose life’s work reshaped the way we understand our deep connection to the natural world.
At Teton Science Schools, …
How We “Do” Place-Based Education When It’s Not Our Place
Written by Sharon Laidlaw, Director of Place Network
How We Teach Place—When It’s Not Our Place
At the heart of place-based education is a deep respect for place itself – its people, …
From Curiosity to Community Impact: Highlights from Our Intro to Place-Based Education Course
Written by Kelly Gaskins, Professional Learning Coach
This summer, 35 educators from across the U.S., as well as participants from Greece and Switzerland, came together for our seven-week asynchronous Introduction to Place-Based Education course. …
Honoring Rob Wallace at the 15th Annual Murie Spirit of Conservation Awards
Teton Science Schools is proud to announce that Rob Wallace, former Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of the Interior, will be the 2025 Murie Spirit of Conservation Award recipient. Amy Brennan McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer of the Teton Raptor Center, …
Exploring, Leading, Learning: Young Women & Science 2025
This fall, Teton Science Schools invites 8th–10th grade girls from across the region to step into the role of scientist, leader, and explorer. From October 12–17, 2025, the Young Women & …
Healing in the Tetons: The Enduring Power of The Grand Adventure
Written by Julia Olson, Program Coordinator – Science Learning & Research Integration
After leading The Grand Adventure: Inspiration Point (formerly known as the Children’s Grand Adventure) as an Americorps service member in 2019, …
Teaching Wildfire Science with Google Earth Engine: A Place-Based Project from Bhutan
Written by Alex Sivitskis, Teton Science Schools Education Research Faculty and Professional Learning Coach
We’re excited to share a new publication that highlights how place-based learning and geospatial technology are coming together for students in Bhutan. …
Beyond the Big 5
While bears, wolves, elk, bison, and moose often steal the spotlight in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), a closer look reveals a vibrant world teeming with some fascinating, lesser-known creatures. This August, as the summer hums along, …
Roar of The Rut: Bison Mating Season
August in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a time of incredible natural spectacle, and for many, the highlight is the thundering drama of the bison rut. As the peak of summer unfolds, these magnificent animals engage in their annual mating season, …
Jack Shea Innovation Fund Supports Teacher-Led Place-Based Initiatives at Mountain Academy
Written by Katie Rose Griffith, Farm and Garden Coordinator, Mountain Academy Teton Valley Campus
Over the past six years, the Jack Shea Innovation Fund has been a gift to my programming, providing vital equipment and funding for hands-on learning in our farming, …