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Interviews four environmental education classroom teachers, Marie Marrs, Barb Pietrucha, Vicki Newberry and Dara Lukonen, about the environmental education in their classrooms. Brief background of the teachers; Reason they became environmental educators; Proudest moments as an environmental educator.

This study evaluated the impact of an environmental education program on students, parents, and the community. The program, in place for 5 years in 5th and 6th grade classes, was designed to help learners take an in-depth look at environmental issues in their community, make data-based decisions about those issues, and participate in resolving those issues. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies were employed (including student, parent, school personnel, and community member interviews). The authors discuss program connections to students' critical thinking, environmental literacy, and participation in the community; reading, writing, and speaking skills; student and teacher characteristics; and parent and community viewpoints. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]