Getting Started

Start here to drive climate solutions in your school

America’s K-12 public school sector is in need of infrastructure improvements that safeguard student well-being and learning in the face of climate disruption. Even more, the next generation is demanding an education that prepares them for success in today’s changing world.

In meeting these needs, school leaders can also lead in U.S. climate action, as they implement adaptation and resilience measures, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and advance climate education.

How Schools Can Drive Climate Action

Dive Deeper into These Dimensions

K-12 Climate Action Plan (Aspen Institute)

K-12 Climate Action Plan explains the opportunity for schools to drive climate action and prepare students for a sustainable future.

Local K-12 Climate Action Plan: Key Questions to Get Started (Aspen Institute)

The Local K-12 Climate Action Plan: Key Questions to Get Started can help districts determine opportunities to develop local K-12 climate action plans.

Review these resources for a deeper dive into the role of schools in addressing climate change and what actions schools can take to advance climate action.

Students, Schools, and Our Climate Moment

Students, Schools, and Our Climate Moment highlights how schools, educators, and students can drive meaningful change through these four dimensions. Supported by real-world case studies, step-by-step frameworks, and powerful insights, this book provides practical guidance for school leaders, policymakers, and advocates looking to make schools more sustainable, resilient, and equitable.