Reflections On The Eve Of Our Recharge Conference
As we all busily prepare for our annual conference, I want to talk about the importance of environmental education, and the importance of our community. And I want to talk about how we can survive and indeed THRIVE, despite the challenges we sometimes feel when doing our work in this province.
ACEE is extremely proud to introduce our brand new thought-provoking short video titled 'Taking the Next Step'. Find out why K-12 education leaders from across Alberta believe schools should be leading the way toward a sustainable future.
Watch it. Share it. Discuss it.
How can schools engage students in creating a brighter, more sustainable future?
Energy expert David Dodge explains how Alberta schools are leading the way when it comes to energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Watch the information-packed video of David Dodge's presentation Green Energy Revolution. Teachers, below we've provided questions that you can use for discussion with your students.
The Alberta Council for Environmental Education knows that to create a sustainable future, we must think big and collaborate with groups who are working towards our goals both locally and globally. At ACEE, we recognize the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the United Nations in addressing global challenges.
Check out some of the ways in which our work aligns with the SDGs by clicking on the icons below:
In November 2018 we convened over 165 education and thought leaders in a full-day session; participants included Education Minister David Eggen, and superintendent and trustees representing an amazing 44 different school authorities from across the province! Participants also included Indigenous leaders, student leaders and teachers, as well as representatives of government, non-government organizations (NGOs), and industry.
Here's what participants told us they liked best:
ACEE kicked off the Energy Revealed Program with our teacher workshop on October 26. Eighteen teachers gathered to find out more about the Energy Revealed Program.