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A Criteria-Based Evaluation Of Environmental Literacy Plans In The United States, Karena Ruggiero
A Criteria-Based Evaluation Of Environmental Literacy Plans In The United States, Karena Ruggiero
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In response to the lack of formalized environmental education in the United States, 48 states are in the process of developing Environmental Literacy Plans (ELP) through their state environmental education organization (SEEO). The North American Association of Environmental Educators (NAAEE) produced guidelines intended to inform the states writing and development of their ELP. These guidelines provide a framework for the integration of environmental education into current state curricula, propose graduation requirements for environmental literacy, suggest steps for teacher professional development, detail assessment strategies and propose funding sources and policy action steps. Due to large variations in educational systems, policies, and …