OASIS January Newletter attached
Liz Cutler
OASIS January 2026 NEWSLETTER
EVENTS—Time sensitive
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Green Schools Conference 2026 17-19 February, 2026
The 16th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) will be held February 17-19, 2026 in San Diego, California. Join education and sustainability leaders from across the USA to connect, learn, and advance the movement for healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable schools.
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The Watershed High School Summer Program: summer programs for high school students
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From NOFA NJ
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Climate Educators and Sustainability Leaders in Schools Monthly Meetups
An informal meet-up with a participant-generated agenda to discuss opportunities, resources, and challenges of climate education and sustainability program leadership at schools. Participants from member schools are welcome to join any meet-up and only need to register once for all meet-ups.
These monthly meet-ups are facilitated by Nicola St George, Institute for Global Learning Climate Educator in Residence.
To encourage open and candid dialogue, meet-ups are not recorded.
+ FORMAT: Virtual, monthly 1-hour synchronous meet-ups
+ DATES: Monthly, on Mondays from 4-5 PM Pacific // 7-8 PM Eastern
+ AUDIENCE: Open to educators in current Member Schools (including educators formerly part of the independent schools sustainability leads group)
+ COST: Free
+LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85111138758
Monday, Feb 23rd
Monday, March 23rd*
Monday, April 20th *
Monday, May 25th
GROUPS TO JOIN
For Students: please share this with your high school students
“Hey everyone!
If you are a high school student eager to drive activism and awareness for climate change and sustainability in your school and beyond, consider joining the National High School Climate Forum!
Founded in 2020 by environmental leaders from Princeton Day School and the Lawrenceville School,
the National High School Climate Forum (NHSCF) has become a vehicle for
hundreds of students to connect and discover their passion for environmental
awareness and advocacy.
At the NHSCF, we affirm that solving climate change requires a joint effort,
and we must unite our individual actions to make real change. We believe that
change starts with youth leaders, as we are the generation who can take
actionable measures to not only solve environmental issues but also create
original, innovative, and sustainable frameworks along the process.
Here is the link to sign up (a quick, easy form), and we hope you will consider joining!
https://www.nhsclimateforum.org/join-us”
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Watershed is offering a free training for K-12 teachers interested in doing water quality testing with their students through our StreamWatch Schools program. This is a great way to connect students of all ages to a real-world science opportunity and connect them to their local waterway.
The program includes a two-hour on-line module that can be completed on your schedule in increments, and one day of in-person training (March 14th) at The Watershed Institute. Please see the attached flyer or visit their website to learn more. This program also provides access to our searchable database with 30 years of water quality testing data.
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Stanford Design School summer vacation workshop for teachers: Coming in July: Teaching & Learning Studio for educators **
Join us for the Teaching & Learning Studio at the d.school, described by a past participant as a boost for “weary innovators.” This experience for K12 and higher ed teachers and administrators isn't your typical professional development. It’s more like a workshop++. You’ll learn (experientially, of course) alongside like-minded peers in a place dedicated to experimental and transformational learning practices.
If you’re looking for long lectures about teaching, this workshop is not for you. But if you're ready to refresh your creative energy in a place that constantly experiments with learning, come join us this summer!
(**I took classes at the Stanford d School last year; they were fantastic! Liz)
INTERESTING WEBSITES and RESOURCES:
Green Schools Alliance newletter: this newsletter is particularly good giving a template for moving forward in sustainability at schools.
Exhibit at Drexel: https://ansp.org/exhibits/botany-of-nations/ Collected on the famous expedition, some of the oldest plant specimens in the country today are housed in the Academy’s own Lewis and Clark Herbarium. Learn how the Native Nations Meriwether Lewis met on the trail shaped America’s plant knowledge long before Western scientists claimed these “discoveries.” Centering the voices of Native Nations who have protected and cared for the lands for thousands of years, Botany of Nations presents plants as portals to Indigenous storytelling and knowledge.
AWARDS:
Global Student Changemaker Contest Apply by April 22, 2026
The Educated Choices Program focuses on empowering healthy, sustainable food choices. Educators around the world are invited to submit student posters, poems, and creative work. All entries may receive recognition on ECP’s website, social media, newsletter, and other materials, and selected winners will also receive a physical, personally engraved award. Learn more.
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International Young Eco-Hero Awards Apply by February 28, 2026
The International Young Eco-Hero Awards recognizes young people ages 8 to 16 who are taking personal action to protect our planet. Winners receive a cash prize of up to $1,000 to fuel their projects, plus global recognition and a formal certificate. See General Award Information and Application Requirements.
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Young Reporters for the Environment Apply by June 2026
The Young Reporters for the Environment programme is an international network & platform for young people to investigate, research and share solutions to global environmental issues. The 2025-2026 YRE International competition is for young people aged 11-25 and centers around the theme of food security & climate change.
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Trust for Sustainable Living Student Competition Apply by June 2026
TSL International Student Competition – Sustainability Culture
TSL invites students aged 7–18 (worldwide) to
share their ideas and perspectives on Sustainability
Culture. Students can submit one free entry in a wide
range of formats, including artwork, music, video,
podcast, writing, or creative pieces. Entries must be submitted
via the TSL Competition Platform by
a registered Teacher Champion (teacher/parent
account required). Learn More.
GROUPS TO JOIN:
MORE NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS:
· What the new US dietary guidelines could mean for climate – and a letter from the Center for Biological Diversity
· 2025: the year of microplastics – what we learned about microplastics in the past year
· Burning plastic waste for fuel in global South households – and the environmental and health implications
· UN report calls for investing in planetary health to raise GDP and reduce deaths and poverty
· The US to withdraw from international climate organizations and treaties
· How will AI affect the climate crisis?
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