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Building Climate-Literate Schools: From Classroom Practice to Systemwide Impact - Part 1 "What if every student left school not only understanding climate change but feeling empowered to lead solutions? This two-part Community of Practice invites educators and district leaders to reimagine climate literacy as a driver of student agency, equity, and whole-system transformation. In collaboration with Lyra Colorado, we’ll explore how the Seal of Climate Literacy—a new statewide initiative recently signed into Colorado law—can be adapted as a powerful framework for schools across the country. The Seal serves as a catalyst for embedding sustainability into district strategy, professional learning, and community engagement—not just as a subject, but as a shared mission. What You’ll Gain: Tools and real-world examples from schools using the Seal to guide change Strategies to align climate literacy with curriculum, instruction, and operations A national community of practice committed to building climate-ready schools Whether or not your state has adopted similar policy, this series will help you apply the spirit of the Seal in your local context, so that every student can thrive in a climate-resilient future." Speakers Ellarie is a passionate advocate for educational equity, dedicated to transforming the U.S. public education system to be more […]

We’ll explore the concept of "Emergence," connecting insights from previous sessions on "Idea Flow Maps" and "Mutualism," and offering new perspectives on how learning from nature can inform effective leadership strategies.

Join us for Part 2 of our three part Community of Practice series! Even if you missed Part 1, you can still join in and benefit from David DenHartog's insights from the "Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership" program he completed at Harvard University. Join us to gain practical strategies and key takeaways to help advance sustainability initiatives, drawing on concepts such as biomimicry, leadership principles, and navigating the complexities of large-scale sustainability goals.

David DenHartog will be leading a three-part Community of Practice workshop series, drawing on insights and strategies from the recent “Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership” program he completed at Harvard University. This intensive 12-week course provided an in-depth exploration of the complexities involved in realizing large-scale sustainability goals, including navigating the unpredictable path of progress. Participants engaged in developing idea flow maps and integrating biomimicry and life principles into leadership strategies. In this focused workshop series, attendees will gain valuable takeaways from the Harvard program, designed to enhance the effectiveness and success of sustainability initiatives.

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Join us and our expert Jenny Seydel as we explore different approaches to building and fostering strong, sustainable communities within our schools and districts and across our Green Schools National Network.