2023-2024 Maryland Grantee Metrics

This commitment to Maryland public schools stems from insights ​gained during eight demonstration projects overseen by the ​National Park Foundation (NPF) and National Park Service in seven ​states. MCPS and PGCPS piloted their programs under this grant. ​VFF continues to support NPF’s Youth Engagement & Education ​programs. Specific learnings from the Field Science demonstration ​projects can be found on their website.

Maryland Field Studies

In 2011, Maryland became the first state in the Nation to require students to be environmentally literate as a ​high school graduation requirement. In further support of environmental literacy, the state established the ​requirement of three MWEEs (Meaningful Watershed Education Experiences) at each level of education.

The Veverka Family Foundation supports five school districts and their nonprofit partners who provide ​teacher professional development and student field studies. A specific focus is placed on grade specific ​MWEEs and programming that aligns with their environmental literacy curriculum. The diversity of these ​school districts demonstrates inclusivity of our grants. We also champion opportunities to further climate ​literacy and green careers in recognition of the increased awareness in this area.

Montgomery County Public Schools

160,554 Students and 211 Schools

Maryland GRANTEES

Each of these grantees have made a major commitment to their environmental literacy goals. Open one of ​the links below to learn more about their efforts and the specific programs that we support .

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