Eligibility

Who is eligible? 

Sustainability is an interdisciplinary topic connected to STEM, civics, economics, communications, literature, art, health, and other areas. All educators working with K-12th-grade students who are interested in exploring sustainability issues through the lens of their discipline are invited to apply. We seek a group of educators committed to preparing their students to be the present and future problem solvers. 

Eligibility Requirements for New and Returning Fellows 

• Educators of all disciplines working with K-12 students interested in teaching sustainability issues. Formal and Informal educators are welcome, see FAQ for details.

• Educators working in Arenac, Bay, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, or Saginaw counties and surrounding communities within the Saginaw Bay Watershed.

• Individuals and teams are eligible to participate. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged to apply. 

• Commitment to participate in up to 30 hours of professional development and program engagement during the summer and school year. For specific dates of sessions and events, please refer to Applicant Information.

• Design and implement a project and place-based learning experience around a local sustainability issue during the school year that engages students in at least 5 hours of outdoor learning, including an action program and public student presentations. 

• Collect and share artifacts of your learning and student work; complete reflection activities and project reporting.

• Engage in virtual and in-person collaborative design sessions and other sharing activities throughout the school year.