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.
Some L.A. teachers, tired of waiting, are creating their own climate curriculum
Los Angeles-area public schools are now guided by the country’s most ambitious climate education policies, according to local school administrators and advocates for environmental education. There’s just one problem: There’s little money for any of it.
California students push for solar schools
"Energy costs are the second-largest expenditure for schools after teacher salaries, and every dollar spent on energy is a dollar that can’t be used for teachers, textbooks, supplies and other essential resources,” said Stephanie Seidmon, program director at UndauntedK12.
How this one climate fix means a school nurse sees fewer students sick from the heat
Students at Johnson Senior High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, no longer complain of headaches and fatigue after a new ground-source heat pump was installed for heating and cooling.
109 degrees on the first day of school? Extreme heat is delaying when some students go back
Climate change is heating up the back-to-school season. Some districts hope that pushing back the first day could reduce heat-related cancellations and risks to student health.
Yolo County Office of Education Launches School Resiliency and Sustainability Project
The Yolo County Office of Education launched its groundbreaking Schools Resiliency and Sustainability Project, marking a significant milestone in sustainable education practices.
Teachers and activists are rebuilding crumbling schools with sustainable retrofits
Students and teachers experience the challenges of climate change firsthand, including struggles with extreme heat exacerbated by poor air quality and ventilation. A newly coalescing coalition of school districts, teachers, and nonprofits see a solution.
Newsom energy plan sparks tug of war with lawmakers in final hours of legislative session
Stephanie Seidmon said the HVAC program is particularly important at a moment when COVID-19 is surging and California is dealing with worsening heat waves and wildfires, all of which underscore the need for proper air conditioning and ventilation in schools.