We believe that students are the key to making real-time change. Change that starts now and creates a powerful and lasting impact. If you are over the age of 13, now is the time to join the Digital4Good + #ICANHELP team! Benefits of interning with us: Expand and Develop Your Resume Earn College Credits Network with Tech Experts + More Creative Control Over Your Projects Hands-on Experience Develop A Strong Portfolio Learn To Manage Projects Properly Join The Digital Change Maker Community Learn more about the open roles and how to apply by clicking the button below, but hurry! Applications close soon!

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The Pennsylvania Game Commission invites Pennsylvania students in middle school, grades 6 through 8 and high school, grades 9 through 12, to participate in the American Marten Reintroduction and Management Plan Art Contest.  

The American Marten was last seen in the state of Pennsylvania around 120 years ago. Now, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering reintroducing the American marten to the state. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for artist representations of the American marten on suitable Pennsylvania landscapes to be featured in the American Marten Reintroduction and Management Plan.  

Through this art contest, the Pennsylvania Game Commission hopes to:  

• Promote wildlife art among young artists.  
• Enhance students’ knowledge of the American marten, a native species to Pennsylvania which hasn’t been seen in the state in 120 years.  
• Recognize and support the talents of young artists.  

The winning artwork will be displayed at the Pennsylvania Game Commission, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA, from July 10 through August 11, 2023.  

Learn more about the Contest Rules and Registration Procedures 

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The University of Pennsylvania’s South Asian Center is offering three grants of $1,500 each for teachers to travel on GEEO's India and Nepal program running from July 30 to August 15, 2023. More information about the program can be found here.

Pennsylvania and New Jersey educators who apply before April 13th will be given special consideration, but anyone is welcome to apply at any point, and grants will be awarded on a rolling basis based on the quality of the applications, with preference given to educators from districts with limited resources.

To apply for the grant, please click this link: https://forms.gle/jad9GPyGhUgZTien9

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to sharing their travel experiences in the classroom the following academic year. Grant recipients will be required to create a lesson plan by the end of the fall 2023 semester.

Applicants who are offered a grant will have 72 hours to accept the grant by completing the GEEO program's booking form and paying a $350 deposit. The grant will cover $1,500 of the remainder of the program fee. All travel costs not covered by the grant, including the balance of the GEEO program fee and international airfare, are the responsibility of the grant recipient. Round-trip airfare is approximately $1,900-2,000 from Philadelphia and $1,650-1,800 from JFK.

Christina Gjelsten   Communications Coordinator GEEO Teacher Travel Programs p:  877-600-0105 w:  www.GEEO.org e:  christina@geeo.org a:  700 E. Main St., Suite 100, Norristown, PA 19401 pro:  She/Her/Hers

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ChildLight Education Company is a Continuing Education Provider through Courses4Teachers. The credit they offer is graduate-level professional development semester credit, through the University of the Pacific, designed for salary advancement and/or to renew credentials for teachers in districts across the U.S.

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Don’t miss this free webinar with Mastery Coding on April 11th on how to use video games to motivate students in math.

Using Video Games to Boost Math Scores With three math teachers joining us live from their classrooms, join to discover effective strategies to engage and inspire students who have lost interest in math. Find solutions to tackle the challenges of low morale, motivation, and engagement. Boost math scores and help students succeed with our expert tips and insights.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) seeks nominations of exceptional educators for a variety of exclusive opportunities and experiences, including nominations for award and recognition programs.

Nominate an exceptional K-12 teacher, principal, or specialist with a minimum of five years of experience in education and a (preferable) combination of the features below:

• Exceptional instructional practices and student learning results in classroom and school settings.

• Exemplary educational accomplishments beyond the classroom that provide models of excellence for the profession.

• Significant and unique contributions to education that are worthy of the spotlight and may traditionally be unrecognized.

• A strong, long-range potential for professional and policy leadership in education.

• An engaging and inspiring presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues, and the community.

We seek your assistance in identifying candidates via the Nominate an Exceptional Educator (pa.gov). This online webform also requires you to upload the nominees' resume and a one-page recommendation letter addressing the criteria in the form inclusive of all of the requested information or documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Information provided with each submission is confidential and should not be shared with the nominee.

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Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is excited to offer you programs, tools and resources that encourage students to take an active role in protecting and improving our environment through litter awareness and community stewardship. Please click on the hyperlinks below to learn more or visit www.keeppabeautiful.org.

HEALING THE PLANET GRANTS AVAILABLE
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, in partnership with The GIANT Company, is offering a competitive grant for tax-exempt organizations. This year, $300,000 will be awarded to projects that address food waste prevention, reduction and or recovery and can include community composting, increased access to compost for agricultural producers, educational programs regarding food waste prevention, reduction and recovery and diversion of food waste from landfills. Projects must be in The GIANT Company’s operating area in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. The deadline for application is April 13 at 4PM. For eligibility, frequently asked questions and more information click here. 

LITTER FREE SCHOOL ZONE

Schools in Pennsylvania can keep their school grounds litter free with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Litter Free School Zone Program. The program encourages hands-on activities to teach environmental stewardship and responsibility and can be combined with a lesson on how litter affects animals, people, water quality or economics.  Responsibilities include planning two improvement projects per school year and can include litter cleanups and beautification events, like creating and caring for pollinator and rain gardens. Supplies of gloves and vests are available. See how a student from York Adams Academy used the program for her senior project here.

PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA

Registration is open for the 2023 Pick Up Pennsylvania! Pick Up Pennsylvania is a year-long initiative, however, events scheduled from March 1 through May 31 are eligible to receive free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests provided by support from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, PennDOT, Ocean Conservancy and Keep America Beautiful, as supplies last. Events can include litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, community greening and beautification, special collections and education events. Disposal, free or at a reduced rate, is available for registered events from April 1 through April 30. Events must be registered here to receive free cleanup supplies and disposal discounts.

Watch our recorded webinar to learn more about hosting a community cleanup, choosing an event location, organizing and mobilizing volunteers, coordinating trash disposal, navigating our website and more! Watch the webinar here.

TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

Find tools and resources for educators and schools to help learn and teach about the effects litter has on people, animals and the environment and what you can do to keep your community clean and beautiful.  Tools for Schools includes Litter and Education Resources, Opportunities to Get Involved and other resources.

LITTER HAWK YOUTH AWARD
Our 2023 Litter Hawk Youth Award program winners will be announced before Earth Day and posted on our website and Facebook. This is an annual award with a deadline of January 31 – look for the 2024 announcement this fall!

Bert Myers | Environmental Education Specialist Program Supervisor (him, his, he)

Department of Environmental Protection| Office of Communications

Rachel Carson State Office Building

400 Market St.  Harrisburg, Pa.  17101

717.705.3767  FAX 717.705.4093

www.dep.pa.gov

Tomorrow needs more technically skilled professionals. Middle School Educators are invited to attend this week long, paid, residential STEM camp at Pennsylvania College of Technology that aims to create an awareness of and exposure to realities of upcoming workforce needs and career entry points related to construction and manufacturing. The goal is to expand the knowledge of educators to include hands-on and STEM education in the middle school classroom. This project is funded by a PASmart Grant.

• What: STEM Careers Re-Imagined: Middle School Educator Externship. For educators in the following counties: Bradford, Clinton, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union
• Where: Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
• When: July 24-28, 2023
• How much: Educators will be paid up to $2000 ($1,000 for attending camp, $1,000 for submitting a vetted and shared lesson plan)

The concepts of this camp are design and build. Educators will receive a mobile lab kit including a 3D printer, explore the new science standards, test 3D learning standards, learn how to bring hands-on learning to the classroom, and network with college faculty, industry partners, and other educators. After the camp, they will have access to an educator curated lesson bank, an equipment lending library, industry tours for students, and a student showcase.

Additional information and registration information can be found at: https://www.pct.edu/k12-educators/STEM-careers.

Milton Hershey School is one of the world’s best private schools, where students in Pre-K through 12th grade live on campus. MHS students receive an exceptional educational experience, nurturing home life, college and career readiness support, and comprehensive health and wellness care, including medical and dental services, food, and clothing—with all costs covered. How can we partner to change students’ lives?  Request an in-person MHS informational workshop for you and/or your staff Recommend a student to MHS For more information, visit our Professional Referrals website.