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MEEA - Call for Papers for November 2009 Conference    more   ASCD Article Addresses Education & Environmental Literacy In an article from Educational Leadership (May 2009) published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), author Mike Weilbacher describes obstacles to developing students' environmental literacy and describes several innovative models for increasing environmental literacy.    more   House OKs $6.4 Billion to Make Schools Greener On May 14 the House passed a $6.4 billion school modernization bill that would commit funds for the construction and update of more energy-efficient school buildings. The bill would require that 100 percent of the funds go toward green projects by 2015, the final year of funding. The measure now moves to the Senate for further review.    more   Green at Fifteen? Report This report offers the first comprehensive and internationally comparative database of 15-year-olds' knowledge about the environment and environment-related issues.    more   SAVE THE DATE- MEEA FALL Conference November 6 & 7, 2009 MEEA T-shirts Available Interested in purchasing a MEEA shirt please email angel rohnke at: angel.engman@gmail.com Congrats to our MEEA Award Winners    more   MEEA Mission The Mission of the Mississippi Environmental Education Alliance (MEEA) is to actively encourage and support the education, philosophy and ethics of environmental awareness and literacy for the citizens of Mississippi. It promotes environmental education and supports the work of environmental educators in Mississippi. Further, MEEA encourages the adoption of earth-friendly lifestyles leading to the sustainability of natural and cultural resources. Join MEEA Today! Benefits of Membership: • Subscription to quarterly newsletter • Annual conference • EE workshops • Committee opportunities • Special interest groups • Networking opportunities    more   Need CEU'S? Check out the calendar for upcoming Project WILD & WET workshops with the Museum of Natural Science    more   Project Learning Tree Workshops For a list of scheduled Miss. Project Learning Tree Educator workshops go to Our newsletter keeps you up to date on our recent news and event postings. You may unsubscribe at any time. MEEA Mini Grant Check out our MEEA Mini Grant in the Conference section, under awards... The Mississippi Environmental Education Alliance – Environmental Education Grants Program provides limited, competitive funding for environmental programs and projects implemented by educational institutions and community-based organizations relating to environmental issues. Grant funding is supported by MEEA member’s contributions.    more