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NOAA is highlighting GLOBE as a resource for NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards). NOAA is now providing timely, reliable, and actionable information — based on sound science — to help the Nation make smart decisions that impact the future of society, the economy, and the environment. For this reason, NOAA invests in education to foster an informed society that uses ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather, and climate science to make the best social, economic, and environmental decisions.  >>

Tip of the Week: The GLOBE website offers a step-by-step video tutorial showing how to set up your school’s data site so that you can begin entering data into GLOBE. Get started today!  >>

There’s still time to register for the 03 May GLOBE El Niño Field Campaign Webinar: “Biometry and Ground Cover.” This webinar will begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT (12 a.m. 04 May UTC).  >>

The GLOBE Implementation Office recognizes the students and teachers of 382 schools that participated in the Data Entry Challenge during Earth Week, 18 – 24 April 2016.  >>

There’s still time to register for the final GLOBE Program/SMAP field campaign webinar, “Review of Phase I of the SMAP Campaign,” which will be held on Tuesday, 03 May, at 11 a.m. ET (4 p.m. UTC).  >>

In order to more accurately reflect its mission and purpose, the GISN, which formerly stood for the “GLOBE International Scientists’ Network” now stands for the “GLOBE International STEM Network.”  >>

April 2016 GLOBE News Brief  >>

Letter to the Community  >>

An online course for those who want to become a GLOBE teacher and incorporate The GLOBE Program as part of their students’ progress toward sustainability runs through 18 May. The course is self-paced and is being presented by Eco-Schools, GLOBE, and SciStarter through the National Wildlife University online learning platform. Register today!  >>

During a live Google Hangout on Earth Day (22 April 2016), four winning schools were selected from a pool of eligible projects participating in the 2016 GLOBE International Virtual Science Fair. The winning schools will receive a stipend to help offset the costs of attending the GLOBE 2016 Annual Meeting and Student Research Experience to be held in Estes Park, Colorado, USA from 16-21 July 2016.  >>