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How Schools are Reducing Environmental Impacts, Improving Health, and Cultivating Stewards of Our Planet

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Today the U.S. Department of Education named the 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country there are 27 schools, five districts, and four postsecondary institutions that are recognized. These honorees employ innovative practices and policies to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health.

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THE UK CONSULT | Episode 37: Human-centred public consultation

Bang the Table

Bang the Table · THE UK CONSULT | Episode 37: Human-centred Public Consultation. In this episode, Jonno’s feature topic is human-centred public consultation and how it might affect the humanisation of the public consultation process. We also have our shout out, the tool of the month, and a new segment: the stat of the month (an homage to Stato). Plus, in the absence of a special guest, Wilson the tortoise makes his (or her) debut.

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Digital Democracy (with Kevin Esterling)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Kevin Esterling talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about digital democracy and echo chambers. About Kevin Esterling : Kevin Esterling is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, and the Director of the Laboratory for Technology, Communication, and Democracy (TeCD Lab), at the University of California, Riverside.

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Tending to Tenant’s Voices Online: The Garden’s proactive social housing tenant participation

Bang the Table

Sally Hussey, Principal Writer and Editorial Director at Bang the Table (now part of Granicus) interviews Paul Nettleton and Anna de Souza of the Customer Engagement Team at UK social housing provider Catalyst® on creating a digital community and how Take That’s song ‘The Garden’ inspired a philosophy of home, where people gather to exchange ideas. ‘A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit’ . – Greek Proverb.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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Digital Democracy (with Kevin Esterling)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Kevin Esterling talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about digital democracy and echo chambers. About Kevin Esterling : Kevin Esterling is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, and the Director of the Laboratory for Technology, Communication, and Democracy (TeCD Lab), at the University of California, Riverside.