Signal Mountain at Sunrise: Unraveling the Mysteries of Red Crossbills
Written by Ben Sonnenberg (Post-Doctoral Scholar at Oregon State University)
One snowshoe in front of other takes us on the painful but beautiful climb into the snow-laden forests of Grand Teton National Park. …
Mountain Academy Students Visit Teton Raptor Center
For one wide-eyed student, time stands still as a majestic raptor stretches its wings just feet away. On a K–8 field experience to the Teton Raptor Center, learning takes flight—quite literally—through hands-on discovery and awe-inspiring encounters. …
Celebrating AmeriCorps Week: Honoring the Impact of Teton Science Schools’ Winter 2025 Cohort
Written by Jessamyn Biette, Program Coordinator – Service
On Friday, January 10, 2025, the 13 members of the Winter 2025 AmeriCorps cohort had their first full day of service. They had moved in the day before and were just beginning to get to know each other. …
How We Used ChatGPT to Craft Rigorous, Place-Based Learning Experiences with the Boggs School
Written by Sharon Laidlaw, Director of Place Network
From Standards to Community Impact: How We Used ChatGPT to Craft Rigorous, Place-Based Learning Experiences with the Boggs School
This year, Professional Learning Coaches partnered with the James and Grace Lee Boggs School in Detroit to design a three-year cyclical curriculum integrating science and social studies. …
Walking the Neighborhood: How Pinnacles Prep and Parque Padrinos Connect Culture, Community, and Education
Written by Kate Gessford, Professional Learning Coach
At the beginning of each school year, the staff at Pinnacles Prep—a Place Network partner school in Wenatchee, Washington—step out of the classroom and into the community. …
8 Reasons Why We Say ‘Yes’ to Getting Our Hands Dirty in Nature
At our early childhood summer camp in Jackson Hole and Victor, Idaho, we believe in the power of outdoor play—especially when it involves getting our hands dirty. From building fairy houses in the dirt to exploring the forest floor, …
Early Childhood Students Meet Search and Rescue Heroes!
Mountain Academy’s Jackson Campus early childhood students recently embarked on a thrilling field trip to the local search and rescue headquarters. Greeted by real-life rescuers, students explored emergency vehicles, examined essential equipment, and watched a live demonstration of how teams respond during a rescue mission. …
Empowering Young Explorers: How Student Committees Support Risky Play at Mountain Academy
At Mountain Academy’s Early Childhood program, learning isn’t just about letters and numbers—it’s about fostering independence, problem-solving, and confidence in young children. One powerful way this happens is through Student Committees, a practice that Early Childhood faculty member Danny Martin has been using for years to prepare children for risky play. …
Winter Ecology at Teton Science Schools
Written by Hanna Holcomb, Program Coordinator – Teaching
In early January, fourteen students from the University of Wyoming traveled to the Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools for a 12-day Winter Ecology course. …
A New Pack in GTNP – The Blacktail Butte Pack
A New Wolf Pack in Grand Teton National Park
Our guides have been seeing a new group of wolves on the Elk Refuge this past month, a pack that has now been dubbed the ‘Blacktail Butte pack’ by Grand Teton National Park. …
