Learning for the Greater Good

Every day, the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative sparks new ways for teachers and students to learn from the world around them. We inspire connections between classrooms and the local environment to build resilient communities. We provide unprecedented resources to transform K–12 education in the Great Lakes region through a powerful, one-of-a-kind statewide network of coordinated hubs.

We connect real experience in the environment with educational approaches that energize and empower teachers and students in the service of learning and supporting the community. This bold approach, known as place-based education, is the foundation of our powerful network of educators, students, and regional partners who are transforming Michigan classrooms and communities.

Schools across the region are increasing student engagement, improving academic achievement, and contributing to environmental quality in the Great Lakes’ ecosystems.