If You Give a Kid a Shovel Joe Gillespie started his first school garden in 1993 with 50 raised beds. Today, he and his middle school students grow veggies year-round and monitor wind turbines. This is Joe's story. Joe Gillespie Mar 11, 2009
Changing the World: One Story at a Time For former teacher and "Chicken Soup for the Classroom" co-author Anna Unkovich, a “nightmare” teaching moment was the key to a more open classroom and sharing stories. This is Anna's story. Anna Unkovich Jan 16, 2009
Happy Teachers :: Reader Comments The Winter 2009 issue of YES! investigates how to be happy … sustainably. We asked you about happiness in the classroom and beyond. Here is what your colleagues say: Dec 17, 2008
Finding Happiness Beyond the Classroom At 19, Chris Goodman has worked in the field of education for six years, beginning as a math tutor. Today, he helps inspire students in Baltimore to fight for their rights. This is Chris's story. Chris Goodman Dec 17, 2008
The Power of Youth League of Young Voters' Heather Boxer is a huge believer in the right and responsibility to vote—and the power of young people to change this country. This is Heather's story. Heather Box Sep 09, 2008
Finding Your Voice Through Food Karen Cherubini's third graders accepted the EPA's challenge to reduce their carbon footprint by making different food choices. They also learned how asking questions can change your life. This is Karen’s story. Karen Cherubini Jun 30, 2008
Students as Citizen Diplomats Since 1986, Bainbridge Island, WA, has maintained a strong relationship with its sister city Ometepe, Nicaragua. Instead of learning about foreign relations, Island students and teachers forge their own personal connections. Here are their stories. Brendan Clarke Jun 03, 2008
Educating for Eco-Justice in an Era of Ecological Uncertainty The following paper was written by Chet A. Bowers, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies, at the University of Oregon. Professor Bowers’ most recent books include The Culture of Denial (1997); Let Them Eat Data (2000); and Educating for Eco-Justice and Community (2001); and Detras de la Apariencia: Hacia la Descolonizacion de la Educacion (2002). Chet A. Bowers Aug 08, 2004
