Connect the Arctic Online Communities

Connect the Arctic is a website for educators and others interested in sharing resources and conversation about life and scientific research in the Arctic regions. Developed by the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS), the growing community hosts two dynamic discussion groups: Arctic Science Education Network, which focuses on enhancing Arctic science education and outreach by fostering collaboration and communication between K–college educators and scientists, and Community and Citizen Science in the Far North, which focuses on presenting programs, opportunities, and resources to engage local community members—including K–college teachers and students—in authentic science research projects in the region.

Black Faces in Green Spaces: The Journeys of Black Professionals in Green Careers

This career resource guide was developed by Project Learning Tree in partnership with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resource, and Related Sciences. Targeted for middle to college levels, the guide shares the personal stories of more than 20 Black professionals working in the forest and conservation sectors. The stories feature experiences of finding passions at work and overcoming challenges while also offering advice to the next generation of green professionals. An accompanying educator toolkit includes an introductory activity helping students understand what a “green job” is and a summary of green job profiles that align with specific interests and personality traits.

WWF’s Green Club Guide

World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Green Club Guide is a comprehensive handbook with tips and more than 50 project ideas for educators organizing and leading environmental clubs in their schools or communities. Users can download the entire guide or individual chapters. The sections are organized around WWF conservation goals and contain information about global sustainability efforts, along with ways for kids to connect those efforts to their own projects, within their local spaces.

How to Use Cafeteria Waste as a First Step Toward School Sustainability

World Wildlife Fund’s educator webinar series The Wild Teacher’s Lounge connects environmentally-minded educators to share knowledge. On October 22 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time, the series will feature a STEM coordinator who helped lead her Title 1 school through multiple sustainability efforts, including transforming their cafeteria to significantly reduce the amount of food waste.

EngineerGirl/EngineerTeen Writing Contest

This annual contest from the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) is now accepting submissions. This year’s theme is “The Art of Engineering,” and students will use the engineering design process to create a work of art and a written statement to express how engineers create a better world. The contest is open to all students in grades 3–12, and the prize for first place in each of three grade categories is $1,000. 

The contest website has a note for educators and tips for using the contest in a classroom. The contest deadline is February 1, 2026. The 2026 Writing Contest is co-hosted by the NAE’s EngineerGirl and EngineerTeen programs.

Cultivating Student STEMM Identities Through Career Exploration

This webinar will emphasize the important role that educators play in encouraging students to build strong science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM) identities. When students feel like they truly belong in STEMM, they are more likely to be engaged and to want to explore STEMM careers. The presenters will discuss practical ways to nurture a sense of belonging in STEMM, as well as why this idea is so important. The event also will showcase LabXchange’s new CareerXplorer, a supporting tool for STEMM career exploration. The webinar will take place on October 15 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) partners with Canadian nonprofit Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants to bring WWF scientists and experts into classrooms via free livestream presentations and Q&A sessions. On October 22, WWF senior vice president of climate change Marcene Mitchell will explain how incorporating nature into climate strategies from their very beginnings and considering nature-based solutions as critical infrastructure can increase climate resilience. Students will also learn about what they can do to help in their own homes and communities.