Climate Change
Heat. Fires. Floods. Schools are already suffering the consequences of climate change. And, experts say, they must take an active role in efforts to address it.
Want to Start an Intergenerational Partnership at Your School? Here's HowPartnerships that bring together students and older adults benefit both generations.
School & District Management A Cold Front Is Sweeping the Country. Can Schools' Heating Keep Up?A spate of frigid temperatures across much of the country will present a test for schools' aging heating systems.
Science From Our Research Center Nearly Half of Teens Can’t Identify What Causes Climate Change. Why That MattersClimate change is affecting many industries and students need a basic understanding of the concept to succeed in those fields, experts say.
School & District Management How Much Is Climate Change Costing Schools? A New Effort Seeks to Find OutThe initiative also documents what's known about schools' emissions, how climate disasters eat into learning time, and potential solutions.
Student Well-Being & Movement What Schools Can Do About Climate Change Right NowA new report details how schools can adapt for climate change in both small and big ways.
School Climate & Safety Opinion Schools Can’t Just ‘Return to Normal’ After a Climate DisasterThis is what’s missing when education leaders urge schools to return to normalcy too soon after crises or disasters.
Education Funding Will Trump Cut Climate Funds for Schools? Here's What Could HappenTax credits for energy-efficient HVAC systems and electric school buses could go away once Republicans take control of Congress.
States 5 Ways You Didn't Know the Election Will Affect K-12 SchoolsVoters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more.
School & District Management Video Tour a School Built to Stay Open in Extreme WeatherRiver Grove Elementary is built to stay open, with the lights on, as extreme weather strikes.
School & District Management More Schools Invest in Solar Panels to Save Money and Help the EnvironmentMore than 10 percent of students attend school in a building that has solar panels, a new report shows.
School & District Management The School Year Is Off to a Hot Start—Again. What Districts Need to KnowSchools are dismissing early, calling off classes, and canceling athletic events to beat the heat as part of a now-familiar routine.
School & District Management How Sweltering Heat Disrupts Learning and What Schools Can DoExtreme heat is becoming more common across the United States. Schools need to start preparing now.
School & District Management Inside a New School Built to Be Climate-ResilientA newly opened elementary school is designed to remain standing and operational in extreme weather.
School & District Management It's Not Just Snow Days: How Can Districts Work Extreme Weather Into Their Calendars?Extreme weather that's becoming more frequent is challenging districts with novel choices about when it's safe to stay open.
Student Well-Being & Movement Q&A A Teachers' Guide for Managing Climate Anxiety in the ClassroomExperts share research-backed tips for teachers on how to respond to students' complicated feelings about climate change.
