Start the school year with engaging back-to-school activities and free educational resources for teachers. Explore classroom-ready videos, lesson plans, guided notes, and activities covering health, nutrition, sustainability, agriculture, and environmental science through timely August awareness days.

Environmental education helps students understand climate change, heat waves, wildfires, ocean health, and food systems through engaging classroom resources.

Discover the many benefits of gardening for health, community, and well-being. Learn how gardening can transform your lifestyle today!

Seafood is often promoted as a sustainable food choice, but the reality is more complex. Explore the environmental impacts of overfishing, bycatch, bottom trawling, and aquaculture, and discover how our food choices affect ocean ecosystems and marine biodiversity.

Summer is a time for exploration, creativity, and fun. While students deserve a break from traditional classroom routines, learning doesn't have to stop when school lets out.

Explore World Oceans Day classroom activities, ocean conservation lessons, and sustainability resources designed to help students better understand marine ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, and environmental stewardship. Discover engaging ways to bring ocean education into the classroom or at home this June.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

ECP attended the 2025 Reducetarian Summit in Atlanta, focused on reducing animal product consumption for health, the environment, and animal welfare. The event emphasized collaboration and the essential role of education. ECP's team reconnected with partners, met new allies, and reaffirmed their mission to empower people with knowledge for informed, compassionate food choices. They left inspired by the collective momentum.

Discover the highlights from the AAFCS Leadership Summit in Louisville. Casey Clemens shares the Educated Choices Program's exciting experience, from connecting with passionate FCS leaders to showcasing their innovative resources. ECP's "Rethinking Food Waste" package, sparked lively discussions on sustainability and its surprising links to fashion education. Get inspired by their commitment to empowering the next generation with vital skills!