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This page shows events offered by the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) and each of our six regional hubs as well as events that the GLSI will be participating in, supporting, or that feature a close partner.

SEMIS Coalition’s Winter Professional Development

Ypsilanti, MI

The SEMIS Coalition professional learning model provides opportunities for teachers, community partners and administrators in a variety of categories including: coaching and mentoring, coalition building, whole-school professional development, collaborative assessment, and place-based curriculum co-development. This structured sequence was developed through best practices in adult learning theory, place-based and project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, and academic service-learning […]

GSI Research Your Issue: Climate Change + Student Dialogue

Grand Rapids, MI

Michigan Climate Action Network will be leading a virtual webinar about how to talk to students about climate change in the classroom and empowering youth to be environmental stewards. SCECH credits available: 2 These PLO events are open to any educators interested in learning more about Groundswell, those who are actively working on their student projects […]

WMGLSI Dinner & Dialogue: 3P (Place, Project, & Problem Based) Learning

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

3P (place, project, and problem based) learning is gaining steam across the county.  These student-centered approaches encourage students to work collaboratively with their teachers to identify real problems occurring in their communities and come up with solutions that have real impact. Participants will have opportunities to plan, collaborate, and learn with other educators and community […]

GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 1 of 6

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, designed to benefit classroom teachers across the Great Lakes basin who are new to place-based teaching and student learning. By participating in the institute, teachers will develop their understanding of the core principles of place-based education, associated […]

GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 2 of 6

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, designed to benefit classroom teachers across the Great Lakes basin who are new to place-based teaching and student learning. By participating in the institute, teachers will develop their understanding of the core principles of place-based education, associated […]

GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 3 of 6

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, designed to benefit classroom teachers across the Great Lakes basin who are new to place-based teaching and student learning. By participating in the institute, teachers will develop their understanding of the core principles of place-based education, associated […]

GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 4 of 6

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, designed to benefit classroom teachers across the Great Lakes basin who are new to place-based teaching and student learning. By participating in the institute, teachers will develop their understanding of the core principles of place-based education, associated […]

GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 5 of 6

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, designed to benefit classroom teachers across the Great Lakes basin who are new to place-based teaching and student learning. By participating in the institute, teachers will develop their understanding of the core principles of place-based education, associated […]

GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 6 of 6

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, designed to benefit classroom teachers across the Great Lakes basin who are new to place-based teaching and student learning. By participating in the institute, teachers will develop their understanding of the core principles of place-based education, associated […]

GSI: Navigating Eco-anxiety and Denials in Teaching the Climate Crisis

Grand Rapids, MI

Groundswell will host Dr. Kevin Holohan, Associate Professor of Educational Foundations at GVSU, for a presentation on his research regarding eco-anxiety; particularly with the lens on climate change in the classroom. Dr. Holohan will discuss how to address the anxiety that climate change can incite amongst students and educators and how to create a safe environment of […]

WMGLSI Dinner & Dialogue: 3P (Place, Project, & Problem Based) Learning

Location TBD

3P (place, project, and problem based) learning is gaining steam across the county.  These student-centered approaches encourage students to work collaboratively with their teachers to identify real problems occurring in their communities and come up with solutions that have real impact. Participants will have opportunities to plan, collaborate, and learn with other educators and community […]

Groundswell Student Project Showcase 2025

Grand Rapids, MI

Groundswell will host its annual Student Project Showcase for educators, community members, students, and families. Groundswell is proud to celebrate the work of student stewards in an interactive event with participating K12 schools. Students will host tables at an exhibit fair, offering insight for attendees about their community stewardship activities. Please join us to help […]