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. …
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, …
Did You Know? Plein Air Paintings on Display at the Welcome Center
Next time you stop by the Jackson Campus Welcome Center, take a moment to look around; you’ll find a beautiful collection of plein air paintings by local artists who share a deep love for Wyoming’s wild and open spaces. …
What to Pack for Summer Backpacking in the Tetons
Written by Brendan Barnard, Program Coordinator – Camping
June in the Tetons means it’s time to finally pull out that summer backpacking and camping gear and prepare to explore the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem on foot! …
Explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone with Road Scholar and Teton Science Schools
— An Unforgettable Learning Adventure for Lifelong Explorers —
Teton Science Schools is proud to partner with Road Scholar to offer a one-of-a-kind learning adventure in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. …