Founder, Cool Heron. Advancing environmental literacy and sustainability for all. Professional learning, program design and consulting. OpenSciEd facilitator.
Joined October 2010
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12 Apr 2024
Check out this cool #professionallearning opportunity this summer with our friends @StroudCenter #MWEE #ELIT
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8 Apr 2024
Park Rangers R awesome! We sent "flat Billy" w/his babysitter & fam (including 3 Arrowhead alumni) to the National Parks for an amazing adventure. Thx to the rangers for supporting his work, we can't wait to visit! #getoutside #nationalparks @ZionNPS @Methacton #arrowheadalumni
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4 Apr 2024
Tune in as Erin McCool from @CarolinaBio discusses using phenomena to make science meaningful. Departing from traditional teaching models, educators are now facilitators of learning experiences rather than conveyors of knowledge.
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#ChangED #MCIUSTEELSEXPO
ALT Headshot of Erin McCool Image copy reads: STEELS EXPO Featured Presenter CAROLINA April 23, 2024
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4 Apr 2024
You don't want to miss this opportunity to explore the new environmental literacy domain and @OpenSciEd materials with experts in a beautiful setting. @CSIU16 @Montourpreserve @PADeptofEd #Coolheron #professionallearning #PASTEELS
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2 Apr 2024
This April, #CoolHeron will be sharing lots of resources to help teachers and non-formal educators address complex environmental challenges. Here is a great resource to kick us off: yaleclimateconnections.org/2…
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2 Apr 2024
We have been talking a lot about assessment in professional learning over the last few months! Great opportunity to contribute to the development of a helpful resource.
1 Apr 2024
We’re recruiting Ts to pilot test assessments in April/May. The tasks of this study are being designed to assess Ss’ opportunity to engage w/ science engineering practices, CCCs, & disciplinary core ideas to figure out real-world phenomena. Learn more: tinyurl.com/f3wf3x8w
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28 Mar 2024
Reserve your spot today!
1 Mar 2024
Check out our upcoming @OpenSciEd workshop! We will be partnering with CSIU / Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit / IU 16 to explore #EnvironmentalLiteracy using Open Sci Ed curriculum.
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#professionallearning #elit #PASTEELS
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1 Mar 2024
Check out our upcoming @OpenSciEd workshop! We will be partnering with CSIU / Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit / IU 16 to explore #EnvironmentalLiteracy using Open Sci Ed curriculum.
openscied.org/.../pa-perspec…
#professionallearning #elit #PASTEELS
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20 Dec 2023
BSCS and partners have been awarded a $4M research grant by the US Dept of Ed to investigate the potential far-reaching impact of a promising new #middleschoolscience program. Read press release here: tinyurl.com/27x3avpp @OpenSciEd @SusanGomezZwiep @ZoeBuckBracey #SciEd
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21 Dec 2023
Happy Winter Solstice. Check out this video from @NatGeo to learn more about this natural #phenomenon! #coolheron #enviroed #WINTER @getoutside
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1 Dec 2023
❤️this approach to weave climate into daily learning. Environmental education needs to be personally relevant to students. How are you incorporating personally relevant stories and context within your environmental learning experiences? yaleclimateconnections.org/2…
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30 Nov 2023
Here is a great opportunity to recognize our amazing science teachers. Let's nominate some teachers today!
30 Nov 2023
⏳ Today is the last day to nominate your favorite science teacher for a special recognition! Don't miss this opportunity to spotlight an educator who has made a difference. 🏆🍏
Nominate now before time runs out ➡️ knowledge.carolina.com/nomin…
#CarolinaBio #TeacherAppreciation
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27 Nov 2023
What a year of #outdoorlearning it has been! #MWEE @PADeptofEd @DCNRnews @PennsylvaniaDEP #PASTEELS #Enviroed
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22 Nov 2023
Last week, I shared a post from our first Environmental Mobile Unit field experience. Learn more about this new resource with @MCIU & how you can bring #EMU to your school! "Shaping Student Experiences with Environmental Literacy and Sustainability " at Https://www.buzzsprout.com/7…
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18 Nov 2023
I've loved ❤️ working with @MCIUlearns on this project! Looking forward to reaching more students in our region with high quality #enviroed! #EMU @PADeptofEd @DCNRnews @PennsylvaniaDEP @TheNAAEE @NOAAeducation #MWEE #Sustainability #getoutside #STEELS 🐢🦋😎🌞
17 Nov 2023
What a beautiful day to learn outside! The @MCIULearns EMU recently met up with 6th graders at Jenkintown Middle School to explore Jenkintown Creek. We mapped the area, collected water and soil samples, and identified macroinvertebrates. #EMU #STEELS @PADeptofEd @jsddrakes
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3 Nov 2023
#CANGSS! We came together as a state-wide community to support round 2 of the CA #OpenSciEd elementary field test! This is a great opp for outstanding PL with like-minded colleagues from across CA & impactful and engaging science learning. Check it out: tinyurl.com/K-5CAOSE
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25 Oct 2023
Great listen and opportunity to learn from some of the best in the high school math world! Come join us to learn how to invigorate your high school math classes! #math #mciulearns
20 Oct 2023
🧮📐Join #MCIULearns to discuss high school math issues with ideas, models and plans for change & receive a copy of Leinwand and Milou’s book, “Invigorating High School Math” Register for Nov. 15th and hear more from the authors on our podcast: tinyurl.com/MLhsmath #IU23in23
ALT The flyer contains two images. One is a math class with one student working a problem on a whiteboard while other students and the teacher watch. The other image is of the two book authors, Steve Leinwand and Eric Milou. The copy reads Guest Speakers Steve Leinwand and Eric Milou. www.mciu.org/register Practical Strategies for Invigorating High School Math
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