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.
- 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鈥擜gain. 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鈥檚 what we鈥檙e getting wrong about climate education.