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Teton Science Schools Celebrates New Executive Director

Wayne Turner Appointed Executive Director of Teton Science Schools

We are proud to announce the appointment of Wayne Turner as its new Executive Director. Turner’s ...

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Mountain Academy Jackson Campus Middle Schoolers Shine at Statewide Lego Challenge Competition

This December, a group of talented Mountain Academy Jackson Campus students, including a third grader and a team of middle schoolers, traveled to Casper, Wyoming, ...

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The Big Horns of Bighorn Sheep

The Big Horns of Bighorn Sheep

Bighorn sheep are one of 8 ungulate species in Grand Teton National Park. Unlike elk, moose, and deer, which ...

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Tracking in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) is a vast and diverse landscape that is home to a variety of wildlife. In the winter, when the ground ...

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Nature As Our Guide | Place As Our Passion

Nature As Our Guide | Place As Our Passion – Teton Science Schools 2024 Annual Report

Dear Friend of Teton Science Schools,

As I reflect ...

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Unpacking the Impact of Place-Based Education: Findings from Fall 2023-2024 Evaluation

At Teton Science Schools, we believe that place-based education has the potential to connect learning and communities in ways that foster student and educator engagement, ...

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The Long & Short (Tailed) Of It: Weasels in Winter

Winter in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem poses significant challenges for its year-round residents. Food, especially for herbivores, can be is scarce, and the weather is ...

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How(l) Do Wolves Survive Yellowstone Winters

Winter casts a cold spell over Yellowstone National Park, transforming the landscape into a breathtaking wonderland of snow and ice. While many animals retreat, hibernate, ...

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Empowering Place-Based Education: Collaboration and Innovation at the Boggs School

Empowering Place-Based Education: Collaboration and Innovation at the Boggs School

Professional Learning Coach Kate Gessford recently spent three days with the James and Grace Lee ...

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Announcement: Kendall Peacock Appointed Head of Field Education

We are excited to share the news that Kendall Peacock has officially accepted the role of Head of Field Education at Teton Science Schools (TSS). ...

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MA JC Early Childhood Program Newsletter

Outdoor Explorations  – September 6, 2024

Today in Outdoor Explorations, children began their meeting by reviewing guidelines for tree climbing!
These guidelines had been ...

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MA JC Lower School Newsletter

ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT AND SPECIALS – Daily Routines

For the Lower School, the first quarter of the academic year 2024-2025 has been very full of learnings. ...

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