Engage with Minnesota’s Environmental Education Community
Connect. Advocate. Grow Minnesota’s Environmental Future.
Join efforts to strengthen environmental learning and advocacy across Minnesota. Explore ways to contribute locally and statewide.
Join the MAEE Advocacy Committee to strengthen environmental education across Minnesota.
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The MAEE Advocacy Committee works to influence policies that support environmental education statewide. Members engage with lawmakers, state agencies, and community leaders to promote funding and programs that enhance environmental literacy.
Committee participants receive updates on legislative developments, collaborate on advocacy campaigns, and help organize grassroots efforts. Your voice can help shape the future of environmental education in Minnesota.
MAEE Advocacy Committee Participation
Access essential documents that guide environmental education efforts across Minnesota. These resources provide frameworks, data, and historical context to support educators and advocates in advancing environmental literacy statewide.
A GreenPrint for Minnesota: The state’s strategic plan for environmental education from 2008 to 2018, outlining goals and priorities to strengthen environmental learning.
Environmental Literacy Scope and Sequence: A detailed outline of key environmental education concepts and the recommended order for teaching them effectively.
MN Report Cards on Environmental Literacy: Comprehensive survey results measuring environmental knowledge and awareness among Minnesota adults over time.
History of EE in MN: A documented overview of the development and milestones of environmental education throughout Minnesota’s history.
Explore these foundational documents to deepen your understanding and support for environmental education initiatives in Minnesota.
Connect with Minnesota’s environmental education advocates
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Engage with National Environmental Education Advocacy
Join efforts with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) to influence policies that support environmental literacy nationwide. NAAEE connects advocates, educators, and organizations to strengthen environmental education through federal initiatives and community action.
Support programs like the Every Student Succeeds Act and the No Child Left Inside Act, which provide funding and frameworks for environmental education in schools. Participate in coalitions such as the Natural Start Alliance to promote outdoor learning and early childhood nature experiences.
