Give the Gift of Adventure This Holiday Season with Wildlife Expeditions
The holiday season is right around the corner, and there’s no better way to surprise your loved ones than with an experience they’ll never forget. From Wednesday, November 26, through Tuesday, December 2, …
Teton Science Schools Launches the Holiday Season with Annual Cookie Swap and Open House at the Murie Ranch
There’s something magical about the first snowfall at the Murie Ranch, the soft crunch underfoot, the smell of pine in the air, and the sense that the holidays are just around the corner. This year, …
Learning Our Letters: Kindergarten Adventures in Literacy!
This fall, our kindergarten classrooms on the Mountain Academy Jackson Campus have been buzzing with excitement as our youngest learners dive into the world of literacy! Each day, students eagerly explore letters—their shapes, their sounds, …
Ohio University: Higher Education Committing to Community-Engaged, Place-Based Teaching and Learning
Written by Leslie Cook, Head of Professional Learning
Over the last decade, Teton Science Schools has grown and strengthened our relationship with Ohio University. The connections started with students from Ohio University traveling to spend a week at the Kelly Campus. …
Can You Go to Yellowstone in the Winter?
Yellowstone National Park isn’t just a summer destination. Visiting in the winter offers a magical, snow-dusted landscape and a chance to see wildlife and geothermal features in a completely different light. But is Yellowstone open in the winter? …
Celebrating Maria Vazquez: 2025 Champion of Children Award Winner
At Mountain Academy’s Jackson Campus, we are fortunate to work alongside educators who inspire, challenge, and nurture our youngest learners every day. This month, one of our own received an honor that truly reflects the impact of her dedication and passion. …
Experience Jackson Hole’s Off-Season Magic: Sunset Wildlife Expeditions Joins the 2-for-1 Tradition
As town slows down and the traffic fades, Jackson Hole’s off-season offers a unique opportunity to experience the area in a whole new way. While October through early December is known for the town’s famous 2-for-1 or 2-for-$2 restaurant deals, …
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. …
