Gaia Scholastic 

"Working with Gaia has shifted my curriculum from abstract textbook problems to community-based inquiry where students use Algebra II to solve real school waste issues. I now prioritize authentic data collection over hypothetical scenarios to meet modeling standards."

-Julie, 11th Grade Algebra II teacher

"Gaia works tirelessly to create curricula that inspire learners of all ages. The content they continually develop not only engages students, but excites them for diverse environmental topics. Between their extensive list of educational-based awards and their robust collaborative portfolio, I have never worked with such an influential organization as Gaia Scholastic."

-Mike, 2nd Grade Social Studies Teacher

"Gaia Scholastic's ability to collaborate across all grade levels, from Pre-K to 12, is remarkable. Their passion for the environment is infectious and resonates in the engaging and impactful lessons they design for our students. They are an outstanding professionals whose dedication, knowledge, and passion make them an asset to any educational institution. I wholeheartedly recommend Gaia Scholastic for any district, school, and educational organization."

-James, Director of Technology & Innovation

"Gaia really understands how children and young adults think.  No matter what their background or academic, developmental and emotional level, they can find the activity, content and connections that will engage them and get them to think deeply about science. Their content knowledge and real life experiences are so deep and varied that they can think on the fly and come up with interesting ideas and connections when developing content with me as a teacher or when working directly with students. Their depth of knowledge, experience, creativity and positive energy make them such a valuable resource our school. 

Rachel [Gaia CEO] is truly one of the best educators I have ever worked with over my 20 years of teaching secondary science education."

-Naomi, Middle School Science Teacher

"The student engagement has been fantastic. Gaia has gotten me so excited about the possibilities and all the ways we can connect to so many different aspects/contents/partners. I haven't been this excited about connecting to a project in a long time."

-Andrea, AP Calculus teacher

"Gaia promotes critical thinking skills in their students and provides multiple ways for students to apply their knowledge and thinking through investigations. Gaia is mindful of generating ideas and inquiries that matter to our school community while also ensuring that students understand the greater impact on larger society. Gaia supports students in becoming the global citizens of our future. Through their work, students are now inspired engineers and scientists doing amazing things for their community, solving problems and thinking about their personal impact on the world."

-Allison, PK-8 School Principal

"Rachel's visit as a guest lecturer in my graduate-level ecology class was insightful, and students repeatedly commented on the value of having her as a guest lecturer. Her expertise in environmental science, coupled with her perspectives on environmental education, added a significant layer of depth to our discussions. Rachel not only made connections to ecological concepts but also highlighted the power of education in fostering a sustainable future for our planet."

-Stephanie, University of Colorado Boulder Faculty

"The Youth Climate Summit was a vibrant display of Gaia Scholastic's commitment to interactive and immersive learning experiences. My students and I were particularly captivated by the enthusiastic student-led sessions, which included engaging interactions with birds and informative nature walks. It was a joy to see students teaching their peers with such passion and confidence. I highly recommend Gaia Scholastic for any role you may need filling with environmental education. Their influence extends beyond the classroom, shaping students into informed, responsible, and active global citizens."

-Kat, High School Research Teacher

"Gaia is so refreshing to work with!! One of my favorite lessons in Kindergarten involves solar mittens, where students hold a black paper mitten on one hand and a white paper mitten on another, while standing outside in the sun. After a few minutes, they can feel which hand is warmer and determine that the colors attract and absorb sunlight in different ways. When we started working with Gaia, they added thermal cameras to the data collection process, so while children are standing outside, we record infrared data of them in real time so they can SEE which mitten is warmer. They are able to relate the colors to warmer temperatures and it brings a whole new lightbulb moment to their learning. We love working with Gaia and are lucky to have them!!"

-Stacy, Kindergarten teacher

"Rachel [Gaia CEO] is a phenomenal collaborator. She is a valuable co-author on a case study for use in college classrooms that we hope to publish soon. Her expertise in environmental education and the interdisciplinary nature of science brought a crucial perspective to our work. She is prompt and professional in all of her contributions to the writing process. Rachel's involvement and collaborative efforts underscored the important role of interdisciplinary approaches in driving forward scientific inquiry and education."

-Steph, Education & Science Researcher

""My students feel a greater sense of agency by seeing how their skills can influence school policy and environmental health. Through this work, they gained confidence in their ability to present research and technical data to a professional audience."

-Alan, AP World History teacher

Gaia is, hands down, an exceptional environmental education program. Their passion for the environment and their commitment to creating a generation of environmentally conscious individuals is evident from the moment you meet the team. They have a unique ability to connect with our students and spark their curiosity about the natural world. Their passion, knowledge, life experiences…all coupled with their teaching pedagogy, make their programs first-rate!

-Amy, 4th Grade Math Teacher