Editors note Welcome to the 3rd annual Compendium Issue of Clearing. It has been an
interesting and encouraging year for this publication, and we are hoping that the months ahead will see continued growth and the fulfi llment of the promise and potential that is unfolding before us. One of the biggest reasons we have for our optimism is our continuing discovery of new and innovative environmental and sustainability education programs and projects taking place throughout the region. In spite of the dismal economy and the pressures on schools to cut back staff and programs, many individual educators and school communities are fi nding ways to incorporate environmental literacy activities and lessons into their curricula. The articles in this Compendium Issue are a testiment to the perseverance and creativity of which teachers and education providers are capable. Environmental literacy is not really a new term, but one that more clearly
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defi nes the purpose and context of environmental education in the real world. The programs highlighted in this issue cover a broad range of topics, from the clean up of Hanford to school gardens to ocean literacy. But each profi le illustrates how these efforts tie the students directly to the world around them and gives context to the environmental issue at hand.
As the long time editor of this publication, I have experienced many highs and lows, optimism and pessimism when it comes to the future of this magazine. Now that it has found its new niche as a combination print and online journal, I am feeling more and more of the optimism that we can build a solid path forward based on the energy and enthusiasm and perseverance of the many teachers throughout the region who are offering these programs to their students. I hope that you will support Clearing in whatever way you can, so we can continue to highlight these programs and give them the support and recognition they deserve.
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