Environmental Education at a Glance.

Overview & Synopsis

This document introduces environmental education (EE) to educators, school administrators, education and environmental organizations, the media, and the public. It also provides seasonal environmental educators with information on where to obtain additional EE resources and information. This booklet summarizes the history of EE and its present status, provides contact information for some of the leading EE organizations, and lists other useful resources. Contents include: (1) "Introduction: Environmental Education for Today and Tomorrow"; (2) "History of Environmental Education"; (3) Status of State-Level Environmental Education"; (4) "About U.S. EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] and Environmental Education; (5) "About the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP)"; (6) "Developing Environmental Education Guidelines"; (7) "Environmental Education Success Stories"; (8) Current EETAP Partners"; (9) "North American Association for Environmental Education Affiliates"; and (10) "Information Sources." (CCM)