A personal journey through Patagonia reveals the reality of climate change, glacier melting, and how food systems are connected to our planet’s future.

From World Environment Day and World Oceans Day to gardening, nutrition, and food waste reduction, June offers dynamic ways for students to stay curious and engaged.

Explore meaningful Teacher Appreciation Week ideas that go beyond apples and mugs. Learn how to support teachers with free classroom resources, save them time, and make a lasting impact through the Give Beyond the Apple campaign.

Communications Director Beth Champion and Manager Mina Gherman had the opportunity to attend the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Conference 2026 in Anaheim. With 14,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors across STEM disciplines, this event is one of the largest science education conferences in the country, bringing together teachers, administrators, curriculum leaders, and innovators focused on the future of science education. Read their takeaways.

ECP is proud to announce the appointment of Lori Marino, Ph.D., as its new Ocean Health Advisor. Dr. Marino joins the ECP advisory board with thirty-five years of experience as a comparative neuroscientist studying brain evolution and behavior in dolphins, whales, primates, and various other species. As a leading expert on the complex issues surrounding wild animal captivity, she will provide invaluable insights to ECP’s mission of fostering a deeper understanding of our rela

A week-by-week Earth Month guide to help students move from understanding environmental challenges to taking real-world action through engaging, ready-to-use lessons.

May is filled with opportunities to bring real-world, engaging learning into your classroom. From gardening and nutrition to environmental science and physical activity, this time of year naturally supports hands-on lessons that connect students to the world around them.

The Educated Choices Program (ECP), a leading international non-profit providing science-based food education, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS).

Discover free Earth Day lesson plans and classroom activities that help students explore environmental science, climate change, and planetary health through engaging classroom resources.

While Earth Day often takes center stage, the month also includes World Health Day, Stop Food Waste Day, and Global Child Nutrition Month. Together, these events create meaningful opportunities to introduce students to the concept of planetary health, the understanding that the health of people, animals, and ecosystems is deeply interconnected.

The Educated Choices Program announces the release of "Sea the Impact," a free ocean health education package exploring how modern food systems affect marine ecosystems. The 15-minute video and classroom-ready curriculum examine overfishing, aquaculture, coral bleaching, and ocean acidification while empowering students to make more ocean-friendly food choices.

Educated Choices Program connected with educators at national conferences, sharing free science based resources on food systems, health, and environmental education for classrooms.

ECP is proud to announce that it has received funding for the fourth consecutive year through the Constellation Energy Community Champions grant program. This continued support will advance ECP’s "Eat for the Earth: Helping the Planet with Every Bite" initiative.

National Nutrition Month is observed every March and offers an opportunity to deepen our understanding of what nutrition truly means. While often discussed in the United States, nutrition is a global issue that affects child development, learning outcomes, public health, and long-term well-being worldwide.

March is a powerful month for connecting classroom learning to real-world issues. From nutrition and food waste to water and ecosystems, March offers meaningful opportunities to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and action among students of all ages.

World Wildlife Day (March 3rd) is the perfect opportunity to inspire students to see the connection between the foods they eat and the health of our planet’s ecosystems. Our free educational resources make it easy for teachers to bring this conversation into the classroom through engaging videos, lessons, and guided discussions.

Educated Choices Program announces the release of Pioneering Protein: Exploring Career Paths in Food Innovation, developed in partnership with the Good Food Institute. This new education package gives students insight into alternative proteins, food innovation, and emerging careers shaping the future of global food systems.

ECP is proud to announce the appointment of Diogo Sousa, Ph.D., as its new STEM Advisor. Dr. Sousa brings a multidisciplinary expertise in environmental and science education, biology, chemistry, physics, digital technologies, and pedagogy. His extensive academic and practical experience will bolster ECP’s mission to provide engaging, science-based, high-impact food education to global audiences.

American Heart Month (February) is the perfect opportunity to inspire students to see the connection between the foods they eat and their wellbeing. Our free educational resources make it easy for teachers to bring this conversation into the classroom through engaging videos, lessons, and guided discussions.

New research from Cambridge and Edinburgh universities proves ECP’s free education drives real-world action, in some cases shifting the norm towards more sustainable food choices from 29% to 73%. This data confirms our curriculum is a cost-effective, high-impact solution for teachers and those looking to support a more sustainable future.