Revisioning the Graduate Program with Empowering Emerging Leaders
In July 2024, a group of 13 educators from La Paz, Mexico began a year-long professional development program with Teton Science Schools. They have explored their connection to places in La Paz, researched and taught about place-based strategies, …
Teton Science Schools Celebrates New Executive Director
Wayne Turner Appointed Executive Director of Teton Science Schools
We are proud to announce the appointment of Wayne Turner as its new Executive Director. Turner’s connection to the organization spans nearly four decades, …
Nature As Our Guide | Place As Our Passion
Nature As Our Guide | Place As Our Passion – Teton Science Schools 2024 Annual Report
Dear Friend of Teton Science Schools,
As I reflect on the past year at Teton Science Schools, …
Unpacking the Impact of Place-Based Education: Findings from Fall 2023-2024 Evaluation
At Teton Science Schools, we believe that place-based education has the potential to connect learning and communities in ways that foster student and educator engagement, improve academic outcomes, and create lasting school and community impacts. …
Empowering Place-Based Education: Collaboration and Innovation at the Boggs School
Empowering Place-Based Education: Collaboration and Innovation at the Boggs School
Professional Learning Coach Kate Gessford recently spent three days with the James and Grace Lee Boggs School in Detroit, MI, partnering with their teachers and school leaders on refining their place-based science and social studies curricula. …
Join Us for the Murie Spirit of Conservation Wilderness Celebration: Honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Signing of the Wilderness Act
On October 6, 2024, Teton Science Schools will host the Murie Spirit of Conservation Wilderness Celebration, at the Murie Ranch, a special event marking the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act. From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, …
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! …
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. …
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. …
