GSA Newsletters

June 2025

In this edition, we look at Revolving Green Funds as a practical tool for financing sustainability projects, spotlight the Walking Softer program for high school students to learn and lead on issues like rewilding, sustainable food systems, and waste solutions, and celebrate the addition of new START schools to our community. You’ll also find fresh opportunities and resources to keep your school moving forward on its sustainability journey.

May 2025

This edition explores the importance and power of the student voice and leadership in sustainability efforts, and what Scope 1 emissions are and how schools can begin to reduce them.

April 2025

This edition explores the power of pilot projects to build momentum through small, visible wins; transitioning to Integrated Pest Management as a smart, healthier and more sustainable form of caring for school grounds and START x STEM - how START can be a fantastic tool for engaging students in STEM with real-world connections and hands-on learning.

March 2025

This edition announces Sc3 2025: Student Conservation Community & Congress, explores the power of school gardens to spark school sustainability, the case for outdoor learning, Earth Day resources, and exciting opportunities for students, teachers and schools looking to make an impact.

February 2025

This edition explores the importance of climate-resilient schools, the financial benefits of solar, how to assess energy needs for solar-readiness, and exciting opportunities for students, teachers and schools looking to make an impact.

January 2025

This edition provides tips for engaging parents as allies in school sustainability efforts, strategies for rewilding school grounds to promote biodiversity, and exciting opportunities for students, teachers and schools looking to make an impact.

November 2024

This edition covers the importance of building relationships and coalitions in order to drive school sustainability, how schools can begin integrating more sustainable food procurement practices, and exciting opportunities for students, teachers and schools looking to make an impact.

October 2024

This edition covers the positive health impacts of sustainability, integrating climate and sustainability into course content, and exciting opportunities for students, teachers and schools looking to make an impact.

September 2024

This edition covers the Student Conservation & Community Congress 2024 (Sc3), creating A Vision for Your School’s Sustainability, the importance of hosting Sustainability Events for students, and exciting opportunities for students, teachers and schools looking to make an impact.