Co-ops in the Classroom logoYour local Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives of eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota are energizing classrooms and communities through the Co-ops in the Classroom program.

This free program, designed to teach children about electrical safety, generation, energy efficiency & conservation and is available to schools, camps, community clubs and other public organizations.

Explore the pages on this website to learn more about the program, download supplemental classroom materials or schedule a visit for your own classroom or event.

In the News

Cooperative ConnectionsCo-ops in the Classroom was featured in the October 2009 issue of Cooperative Connections.

"To ensure children learn the importance of respecting electrical safety, "Co-ops in the Classroom" has been created as a hands-on approach that teaches ways to conserve energy, recognizes where electricity comes from and evaluates electrical usage . . ."

Click here to read the full article.