How can we promote environmental civic action in non-western countries? We analyzed factors influencing on civic action and attempted to use the results for designing program of environmental education (EE). We will discuss how to design programs in collaboration with researchers and teachers to promote EE for civic action.

Unexamined cultural and personal narratives erode our capacities for connection with nature and silence diverse voices. Participants will learn and practice identifying and interrupting harmful narratives and replacing them with values-driven leadership stories that foster healthy group cultures and support work across boundaries of racial, economic, gender/sexuality, and power disparities. The power point and presentation are covered under an open source copyright. They can be used and redistributed freely, but require the acknowledgement of the original source. Any significant changes to the presentation need to be cleared with the original creators. The second page of the hand out contains all pertinent information about this copyright.

Unexamined cultural and personal narratives erode our capacities for connection with nature and silence diverse voices. Participants will learn and practice identifying and interrupting harmful narratives and replacing them with values-driven leadership stories that foster healthy group cultures and support work across boundaries of racial, economic, gender/sexuality, and power disparities. The power point and presentation are covered under an open source copyright. They can be used and redistributed freely, but require the acknowledgement of the original source. Any significant changes to the presentation need to be cleared with the original creators. The second page of the hand out contains all pertinent information about this copyright.

Maine conducted a "state of the state" initiative for environmental education in both formal and informal learning contexts. This session will share findings from our state that are helping to inform needs for the field moving forward and lessons learned for those interested in conducting similar initiatives in their states.

Increased pressure from state testing has created barriers to gaining district wide support and participation for in-class environmental education programming. This session explores the key factors we have uncovered in cultivating strong school-based partnerships that allow for measured effectiveness for in-school environmental education programs.

What do community members gain from participating in deliberative forums? As part of NAAEE's partnership with the Kettering Foundation, we've been building capacity to hold forums in Florida, Missouri, Colorado and Kansas.