Remembering E.O. Wilson, “the father of biodiversity”

Teton Science Schools would like to acknowledge the passing of preeminent scientist, naturalist, author and teacher, Edward O. Wilson, Ph.D. He is known as “the father of biodiversity”. E.O. Wilson died on December 26, 2021 in Burlington, …
Rebuilding Field Education at TSS for 2022

Teton Science Schools Field Education is excited to be in the midst of rebuilding. We’re proud of how we’ve weathered the pandemic, with small-scale, non-residential program offerings mostly focused on the local Jackson community, and at the same time, …
Rising Leader Robbie Bond Is Inspiring a New Generation to Speak out for Public Lands

“I am small, but I have giant ideas.”
-Robbie Bond, youth activist and founder of Kids Speak for Parks …
Robbie Bond believes that his voice matters. And he wants other kids to know that their voices are powerful,
Diving into Place-Based Education: Interdisciplinary Approach

“Place can be used not only as a starting point but also as a connector to bring coherence to a disconnected curriculum as students prepare for the world beyond school.”
-An excerpt from Chapter 7 of The Power of Place by Tom Vander Ark, …
Restorative Summer Screen Breaks for Kids

What rejuvenates you at the end of a demanding day?
Your answer is likely to align with your temperament (Are you an introvert? Extrovert? Some combination of both?), but some activities have universal appeal. …
A Local Tradition Stays Strong – The Return of TCSD 5th Grade Teton Science Schools Program

The Kelly Campus of Teton Science Schools is a dot on the map in the southeast corner of Grand Teton National Park. Just south of Shadow Mountain, with an unparalleled view of the Tetons, this collection of historic cabins holds memories for many.
In Their Own Words – Student Narratives of Transformative Learning

“I think we don’t know ourselves until we know the world around us and how we connect to that world.”
-Laura Haspela, educator
Student-centered learning
Adopting a learner-centered approach is a core principle of place-based education. …
Place-Based Educators Bring Meaningful Change to Rural Schools

The Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC) is a key partner in Teton Science Schools’ Place Network, a group of interconnected rural K-12 schools that brings learners and communities together for the benefit of both. …
Why Kids (Still) Need Mud

Educators, want to learn more about nature-based, place-based, and project-based learning with young children?
Register for In Mud: Nature-Based Early Childhood Education
Handwashing is IN!
Children upped their handwashing game this past year. …
Making the Most of Mud Season

It’s spring! What does the season call to mind for you? Baby animals? Tulips? Puddle jumping? Green grass? Sneezing?!
In the vicinity of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Teton Science Schools’ home base, …