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NEEEA Today and in the Past |
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The New England Environmental Education Alliance was formed in 1980, with roots that
extend back to 1966. That year, a handful of educators in the region decided to meet
on an annual basis. Conferences were chaired by Chuck Roth, and hosted by a group of
colleagues within the six New England states on a rotating basis. The conferences were
small and the agendas informal. The goal was to facilitate communication and friendship
among colleagues.
In 1977, in an effort to increase participation, the responsibility for the conference was
placed in the hands of a steering committee composed of two representatives from each
of the six states. Conference attendance jumped from 30 people the previous year to
160 people in 1977. In 1980, the steering committee decided to incorporate the New
England Environmental Education Alliance. The board of directors continues to be
composed of two members from each New England state. The Alliance is interested in
environmental education on a regional level and does not duplicate the contributions of
the state organizations. The conferences continue to emphasize collegial interaction and
collaborative learning. We invite you to become involved in your state organization and to
get to know the state representatives on the NEEEA board.
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