Welcoming New Partners: Expanding the Place Network with Three Inspiring Schools
Welcoming New Partners: Expanding the Place Network with Three Inspiring Schools
We are thrilled to announce the addition of three incredible new partner schools to the Place Network, thanks to the generous funding of All Points North Foundation! …
Celebrating 60 Years of Wilderness Protection and the Murie Legacy
Celebrating 60 Years of Wilderness Protection and the Murie Legacy
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act, a monumental piece of legislation that has profoundly shaped the way we protect and cherish our nation’s wild places. …
Teton Science Schools Announces Launch of President Search
“We are excited for the future at Teton Science Schools and are announcing our search for the next leader of Teton Science Schools.” shared Board Chair Leah Corrigan. “Teton Science Schools has a long history of leading the movement for place-based education, …
Best Practices for Community Partnerships
Building partnerships between school and the community is a core idea in place-based education. As we start this process with schools looking to enhance their place-based teaching and learning, we often start with mapping the assets – …
Understanding the Connection: Place-Based Education and Nature-Based Education
Educators are increasingly turning to innovative teaching methods that transcend the traditional classroom setting. Place-based education and nature-based education are two such approaches that are often considered together. Let’s take a look at what each entails and how they interrelate. …
Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Announces Suspension of its Upper School Programming
Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Announces Suspension of its Upper School Programming
Young Toddler – 8th Grade Education and Programming will Continue at Coyote Canyon Campus
Jackson, Wyoming – Teton Science Schools Board of Directors and the Mountain Academy Advisory Board (MAAB) announced this week they are suspending programming for the Upper School at Mountain Academy Jackson Campus. …
“Math in the Mountains” Brings Math Olympians to Teach Young Learners in Jackson
Teton Science Schools program hosts renowned mathematicians to mix math recreations with outdoor adventures
Many of today’s top thinkers developed their creative minds and problem solving skills through learning mathematics. …
TARTANS Take to Training in the Tetons
A unique trip brought together two RSC hub partners for intentional learning, memorable experiences, and crucial relationship building in the beautiful snow-covered Teton Mountains.
Recently, members of the Monmouth College (Illinois) TARTANS Rural Teacher Corps took a trip to Teton Science Schools. …
Ozarks Teacher Corps: Rural Place-based Learning in Missouri
We joined Teton Science Schools, Community Foundation of the Ozarks, and several RSC Grants in Place veteran teachers at a collaborative, rural teacher corps training in the Missouri Ozarks Hub. The future is bright for these aspiring rural educators! …
Hearth and Home
The spirit of the Muries remains ever strong, exemplified through a remarkable honor bestowed upon long-time Murie Ranch Docent, Dan McIlhenny in 2021.
Grand Teton National Park Chief of Interpretation and Partnerships Vicki Mates awarded Murie Ranch’s “Docent Dan” McIlhenny the prestigious title of Honorary Interpretive Park Ranger this fall. …
