Exploring the Science of Snow: Spring Break at Teton Science Schools
Written by Hanna Holcomb, Program Coordinator – Teaching
Last week, with generous support from the Wyoming Community Foundation, Teton Science Schools hosted Ermine — a snow science-themed spring break camp for 4th through 6th graders from across the state. …
The Best Backpacking Trips in Grand Teton National Park
Written by Brendan Barnard, Program Coordinator – Camping
Summer in the Tetons is a fleeting burst of sunshine, wildflowers, and warmth, arriving tepidly through the gradual thaw of late May and early June, …
Mountain Academy Students Cook Up Learning in the Lower School
In a sunlit kitchen on the Mountain Academy Jackson Campus, Lower School students roll up their sleeves and get to work—measuring cornmeal, seasoning chicken, and stirring with care. But this isn’t just cooking—it’s learning in action. …
Yellowstone’s Bears in Spring
Each Fall, colder temperatures and less available food trigger both grizzly and black bears to search for suitable winter den sites in the winter. In Yellowstone, bears typically choose den sites on north-facing, 30-60 degree slopes between 6,500 – …
Something is growing in the GYE and it’s not grass!
With longer days in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, growth is starting, but not in the way you might expect. Grass, tree buds, and flowers all have another month or so to go before we see any visible signs of growth. …
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. …
