As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. These stories shed light on the unsung teachers embedded in our environments and communities -- from school janitors to thriving farm ecosystem to goats in a senior center. :) --Daniela

An Unsung Recommendation

A former college admissions director recalls the most memorable and unique recommendation letter she received -- from the school custodian. Read Full Story »

Farming Field Trips

"Visiting the farm can make concepts that seem quite abstract come alive and become much more tangible to a student grappling with them." Stanford Earth takes class outside, to hands-on farm fieldwork. Read Full Story »

Seniors, Drop-Outs, & Goats

When Tim Brannon couldn't find a quality senior home for his father, he opened his own... and added an alternative high school, preschool, and farm animals to the mix. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

Acknowledge an unsung teacher in your daily surroundings. In honor of Earth Week, strengthen your connection to nature's teachers with a 21-day Eco-Footprint Challenge. [more]