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Back to School - October 2026
Back to School - October 2026
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Stories and Events
Stories and Events
The Future Is Leading: Youth-Driven Climate Solutions in Minnesota Schools
The Future Is Leading: Youth-Driven Climate Solutions in Minnesota Schools
State Fair Day 1: Thursday, August 27 | 10:00 AM
Eco-Experience Building, Minnesota State Fair
State Fair Day 1: Thursday, August 27 | 10:00 AM
Eco-Experience Building, Minnesota State Fair
GreenStep Schools receives MAEE Partner of the Year Award
GreenStep Schools receives MAEE Partner of the Year Award
May 17, 2026
MN GreenStep Schools thanks Minnesota Association for Environmental Education for the Partner of the Year Award. This honor reflects on the commitment and leadership of the many partners and participants that make the program what it is.
From the MAEE website: “Minnesota GreenStep Schools is a statewide sustainability and environmental education assistance and recognition program dedicated to helping K–12 schools and districts reduce environmental impact, improve health and well-being, and expand meaningful sustainability education through collaborative, systems-based change.
Built on a philosophy of partnership and community-driven learning, GreenStep Schools works closely with organizations including MAEE, Minnesota Department of Education, Youth Eco Solutions, and universities, nonprofits, and state agencies across Minnesota to strengthen environmental education and sustainability initiatives.
Through program tools and features such as the Green Ribbon Fast Track, GIS-based environmental education training, the Progress Steps Dashboard, and GreenStep Clubs, the organization has fostered a growing network of schools, educators, students, and community partners working together to advance environmental stewardship and sustainability leadership statewide. The free program materials can be found at www.mngreenstepschools.org”
GreenStep Leaders receive MAEE Awards in May 2026
GreenStep Leaders receive MAEE Awards in May 2026
Jonee Kulman Brigham, the founding MN GreenStep School's Program Leader, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education. She considers her work with GreenStep Schools one of the most important chapters in her career. Jonee retired July 1, 2026 from the University of Minnesota and GreenStep program leadership, but remains active as a board member and volunteer. Read more about her reflections on GreenStep here.
Chiara Carignan, a GreenStep youth leader from Roseville area High School, and a leader in their GreenStep Club, Students for Climate Action, received the Student Environmental Stewardship Award for her leadership, collaboration, and actions toward environmental protection. Read more about Chiara's award and activities here.
GreenStep's Harbor City International School Holds a Sustainability Summit
GreenStep's Harbor City International School Holds a Sustainability Summit
April 10, 2026
Harbor City International School and its GreenStep Club ACT (Action Club Team) held a Community Sustainability Summit on Friday, April 10th, 2026. Environmental education and activities were provided by students and community partners. GreenStep Schools also presented staff and students with an award. Read the story from the Duluth Tribune
Newsletters
Newsletters
October 2026
Back to School - October 2026
Back to School - October 2026
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Since our last newsletter in March 2026, SO much has happened in our GreenStep Schools community - and this newsletter shares highlights: from awards given to the program and some of our staff and members, to a GreenStep clubs presentation at the State Fair, and a student organized sustainability summit in Duluth. One major change behind the scenes is that after a year-long planning process, GreenStep Schools is growing into its next chapter as it moves from a pilot program housed at the University of Minnesota to the flagship program of Bold Futures Now, a new non-profit that will grow the program in continued collaboration with its members and partners. You’ll also see updates on the work of our interns and helpful resources from our new and existing GreenStep Resource Organizations.
Winter 2026
Winter 2026
Winter 2026
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Welcome back to the GreenStep Schools Newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates about our new members, exciting club activities, inspiring stories, and lots of helpful resources! In this issue we welcome new members Shakopee Schools, Eden Prairie Schools, and Harbor City International School. Team members from Shakopee High School are featured throughout this winter issue. You can learn about the MN GreenStep Schools GIS training course, and about new informational resources on protecting health by understanding outdoor air quality.
Spring 2025
Spring 2025
With the Spring 2025 issue, there is a new and improved format for the MN GreenStep Schools Newsletter!
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7/2/25 CORRECTION: In the Resources Roundup, It stated that the Solar For Schools Readiness Assessment was due by July 1st, 2025 That is incorrect. It is due by July 31st, 2025. Learn more about the program at the Solar For Schools web page.
Winter 2025 Highlights
Winter 2025 Highlights
MN GreenStep Schools will have a booth at the MN Schools Boards Association Leadership Conference January 16-17 where we'll be ...
Congratulating the first District and School to become MN GreenStep Level 1!
Roseville Area Schools and Roseville Area High School
Explore their new member pages to learn more!Displaying the new GreenStep Schools Award
Introducing the MN Community Atlas pilot - a teaching and learning resource for exploring and making maps of Minnesota and your own community.
Meeting school board members and other school professionals from across the state to answer their questions about how to green their districts and schools for the benefit of students, staff, and the wider community.
Fall 2024 Highlights
Fall 2024 Highlights
Congratulations to the first District and School to become MN GreenStep Level 1!
Roseville Area Schools and Roseville Area High School
Explore their new member pages to learn more!MN GreenStep Schools at the MN State Fair Eco-Experience Building
Youth Mapping Progress Grant
MN GreenStep Schools at the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education Conference in October
Archived Events
Archived Events
Green Step 101: a beginner's guide to the program
Green Step 101: a beginner's guide to the program
In this webinar, presented live on October 10 , 2023, we learned more about the GreenStep suite of programs: GreenStep Cities, GreenStep Tribal Nations, and GreenStep Schools program.
See the summary, and watch the recording at the presentation archive.
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