All throughout this sweltering Georgia summer, people across our state have bravely gone into their yards with dangerous implements—mowers, shears, weed whackers, and other weapons of lawn maintenance. Salvation South editor Chuck Reece did the same, until he learned this painful lesson.

For Earth Day we will do our part! Around the world, on April 22, people often celebrate Earth Day by planting trees, picking up litter, or “opting outside” by visiting a nearby park or another natural place. Some make long-term Earth Day resolutions that commit to taking actions over time to help the environment.

Liz Rains of Fulton County Schools gives advice on encouraging school-wide involvement in science education.

When students began coming to school early to work in the aeroponics and traditional gardens, we knew that our gardening experiment was a success.

Alternative Gardening is the future of agriculture and our students are prepared to take part, thanks to their participation in STEM education, in this next generation of farming.

Award-winning chef and author aims to bring modern home economics and life skills back to the classroom.

Brookwood Elementary School is a STEM certified school in Dalton Public Schools. As part of the innovative work that goes on at this school, each grade level conducts authentic, place-based research.