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.
Wildfire Haze and Poor Air Quality: Here's How Schools Are RespondingChildren are particularly at risk from smoky skies, forcing school leaders to decide whether to cancel school or take less drastic measures.
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 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.
School & District Management Q&A This Leader Channeled Students' Climate Anxiety Into Action. See HowLeeAnn Kittle partnered with student advocates to champion environmental sustainability in Denver's public schools.
School & District Management Leader To Learn From This Leader Partners With Students to Build a More Sustainable Future for Her DistrictUnder LeeAnn Kittle's leadership, the Denver district has implemented an ambitious climate action plan.
School & District Management It's Not Too Early to Plan for Summer: How Schools Can Prepare for Extreme HeatTake steps now to prepare schools for what could be another stifling summer.
School & District Management The Missed Opportunity for Public Schools and Climate ChangeMore cities are creating climate action plans, but schools are often left out of the equation.
Curriculum Opinion I Quit Teaching to Become a Climate Activist. Here's WhyHave you recently talked to a teenager about climate change? If not, you should. Here’s what we’re getting wrong about climate education.
Student Well-Being The School Year Started Off Hot. Experts Say It Wasn't a FlukeExperts recommend that schools look seriously at HVAC overhauls, but also shorter-term measures to fend off and prepare for extreme heat.
Student Well-Being Q&A How Teachers Can Help Younger Students Deal With Climate AnxietyWith natural disasters abounding, even young children can suffer from climate anxiety. Here's how to make them feel more empowered.
Science U.S. Teachers Lag Behind Global Peers in Teaching About Sustainability. Here's WhyMany say they want materials and supports to help them weave topics like clean energy across subjects.
