How Trump is disrupting efforts by schools and colleges to combat climate change
The president’s attacks on clean energy have caused chaos and slowed, but not stopped, climate action.
School Disruptions from the LA Fires Hit Latino, Disadvantaged and English-Language Learners Hardest, Experts Find
California fires’ disparate impacts on students offer lessons for how schools should prepare for climate disasters across the nation.
Students impacted by L.A. fires mostly from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds
The January wildfires that burned through tens of thousands of acres in Los Angeles may be gone — but the impacts on students in the region are far from extinguished.
From Los Angeles's Climate Crisis, A Blueprint for California's Schools
When Los Angeles teachers welcomed students back to school in January, they couldn't have imagined what lay ahead. Within days, climate-fueled wildfires would tear through Altadena, Pasadena, and the Palisades, destroying or damaging twelve schools and disrupting education for more than 600,000 students.
School Modernization Funds Are in Jeopardy. Here’s What To Do
Dr. Brenda Cassellius and Jonathan Klein wrote an op-ed on how Elective Pay and energy tax credits drive cost-effective, modern learning space upgrades for students and staff.
Students Feel The Heat: Elevating The Connection Between The Changing Climate And Student Success
Former U. S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist reports on the impact of extreme heat on learning, play, and mental health—and what leaders can do about it.
Somerville discusses progress on clean energy initiatives in committee meeting
The Somerville Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change held a meeting to discuss progress on school decarbonization, youth climate engagement and advancements in renewable energy accessibility for the community, on Jan. 7.
Hart County Schools gets $793,000 via energy-savings project
Hart County Schools has earned $793,000 by installing a field of geothermal wells — technology that, because it utilizes renewable energy, has enabled the district to acquire tax credits.
Will Trump Cut Climate Funds for Schools? Here’s What Could Happen
“A cut to federal funding would leave more districts—particularly smaller, rural ones—struggling to move forward with necessary improvements to their buildings and energy output,” Ross said
Saving Money on Clean Energy for Schools
Amherst could save about $4 million through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), said Town Councilor Cathy Schoen, who chairs the building committee.
As heat rises, California kids are sweltering in schools with no air conditioning
Vomiting, cramps and lethargy. That’s what thousands of CA student are facing when they go to school in classrooms without air conditioning.
Hurricanes and wildfires are closing schools. How can students get back on track?
As extreme weather events like Hurricane Helene devastate communities, the impacts on student education are far reaching.