Our mission is to support America's K-12 public schools to make an equitable transition to zero carbon emissions while preparing youth to build a sustainable future in a rapidly changing climate.
New funding in the IRA for schools that embrace clean energy
We’ve worked with partners to synthesize guidance and curate resources to help districts understand and make the most of new funding in the Inflation Reduction Act to deploy clean energy technologies in schools. Learn more.
Extreme Weather, School Closures, and Lost Learning Time
Updated map of school closures and disruptions from extreme weather and resources to understand and plan for extreme heat in schools. Learn more.
HVAC Choices for Student Health and Learning
Together with our partners at RMI, we released this report which makes a strong case for transitioning to all-electric, high-performance HVAC systems in America’s schools.
School Board Member Climate Action Toolkit
We're thrilled to introduce a toolkit that supports school board members to understand their role in driving meaningful climate solutions. School board members can collaborate with district, youth, and community leaders to pass resolutions and develop climate action plans for their districts.
White House Summit on Sustainable and Healthy Schools
On April 26, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted local and state education, labor, building, and community leaders for the first-ever White House Summit on Sustainable and Healthy K-12 School Buildings and Grounds. View the recording on YouTube.
Climate-Resilient California Schools: A Call to Action
Over the last several months, a statewide coalition of nearly 50 experts – including doctors, medical and environmental health researchers, educators, youth and community groups – worked together to explore the challenges of climate change from the perspective of children’s health and education. Our insights and recommendations were published in Climate-Resilient California Schools: A Call to Action.
24 for 2024
Earth Day is a time for all of us to renew our commitment to climate action.
Over the last year, more exciting work has taken shape and new financial resources are available. With the right tools, mindsets and partners, districts and schools across the nation will continue to make headway during the rest of 2024.
Ten highlights from our work in 2023.
We are grateful to our partners and network for support and collaboration this year. Here's a review of our most significant accomplishments that made an impact in 2023. Read it!
