by Sophia Stephenson | Apr 11, 2022 | News
The No Child Left Inside (NCLI) Act was reintroduced Thursday, April 7, 2022. The legislation was authored by Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) to expand and strengthen hands-on, environmental and outdoor learning opportunities for elementary and...
by Sophia Stephenson | Dec 20, 2021 | News
The Arkansas Environmental Education Association is hiring a part-time Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for managing and growing AEEA programs and communications. This includes professional development offerings, the annual...
by Sophia Stephenson | Dec 17, 2021 | News
In the last year AEEA engaged with our members and the larger environmental and outdoor education community to develop a community-based strategic plan. The plan established new priorities for how we will elevate the field of environmental and outdoor education in...
by Sophia Stephenson | Sep 20, 2021 | News
When the spread of a novel coronavirus forced the closure of schools across the country in spring of 2020, educators began to explore a multitude of strategies for a safe return to in-person learning for students, teachers, and staff. The challenges and consequences...
by Sophia Stephenson | Aug 30, 2021 | News
Pictured left to right: Sophia Stephenson, AEEA Executive Director; Eric Fuselier Outstanding Non-formal Educator; Sim Barrow, AEEA Board Member; Schelly Corry, AEEA Board Member AEEA is recognizing Eric Fuselier as the 2021 Outstanding Non-formal Environmental...
by Sophia Stephenson | Aug 30, 2021 | News
Pictured left to right: Randy Rutherford, Executive Director for Secondary Schools; Dr. Marcus Johnson, Mann Principal; Jackie Scott, Outstanding Educator; Tiffany Dunn, former AEEA Board President; Rob Beadel, former AEEA Board President AEEA is recognizing Jackie...