What we are working on now
UndauntedK12 is working to ensure national, state, and local leaders place America’s K-12 schools at the center of efforts to modernize public infrastructure and create safer, healthier, more resilient learning environments for all students.
Celebrating 5 Years of Impact
As we close out 2025, we’re celebrating five years of progress and partnership to unlock historic investments in climate-resilient schools. Explore our 5-year timeline to learn more about our journey.
Undaunted at COP30: Standing with U.S. Climate Leaders in Rio
On November 3rd, Undaunted traveled to Rio de Janeiro as a delegate to the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, joining U.S. mayors, governors, county commissioners, and climate leaders who are leading climate action in their communities and states.
Lost Learning Time Map demonstrates how extreme weather is reshaping U.S. public schools
Since 2022, Undaunted has tracked when and where schools are forced to close due to heat waves, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other climate-driven disruptions. This data, available on the Extreme Weather, School Closures and Lost Learning Time Map, is shaping national conversations about how climate change is impacting student learning, health, and equity.
Connecting the Dots on Extreme Weather and Student Health with Former Senator Bill Frist in Tennessee
Undaunted joined former Senator Bill Frist, Taj Ahmad Eldridge (Jobs For the Future) and Ximena (Xi) Marquez (The Nature Conservancy) at Tennessee SCORE’s annual symposium to discuss the impact environmental changes have on student success.
Education Leaders Urge the U.S. EPA to Uphold the 2009 Endangerment Finding
“Repealing the 2009 endangerment finding would put the health and futures of America’s children at risk. Our nation’s K-12 schools are on the front lines of climate change, and we have a responsibility to protect students from the dangers of air pollution and a warming planet,” Jonathan Klein, Co-Founder and CEO of UndauntedK12.
Climate literacy wins from West Virginia to California
Bold state and local leaders around the country are moving the needle toward climate literacy and real solutions in schools, preparing students for a changing climate and a thriving future.
Broad Coalition Calls on Congress to Support EPA’s School and Children’s Health Programs
A letter organized by the Coalition for Healthier Schools calls upon members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies to continue funding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s school environmental health programs.
Statement from UndauntedK12 Co-Founders on Federal Budget Reconciliation
As the President signs the federal budget reconciliation bill today, we are thinking about our nation’s young people. We remain undaunted in our belief that every student deserves a school powered by clean energy, to breathe air free from pollution, and to be equipped for the future they will inherit. Read the full statement.
Senate Leaders call for the protection of federal clean energy incentives
On June 27, Democratic Senators sent a letter to the President about how cuts to federal clean energy incentives proposed in the budget reconciliation bill will harm schools and their communities.
Climate Change is an Education Equity Issue — And Efforts to Mitigate it Are at Risk (EdTrust and UndauntedK12)
A new blog post from EdTrust and UndauntedK12 covers how ending energy tax credits that help schools make energy efficient upgrades will force districts to make hard decisions about where to prioritize scarce resources.
Statement from UndauntedK12 Co-Founders on the House Budget Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 1)
With the passage of H.R. 1, the House of Representatives squanders years of investment in America’s clean energy future and with it opportunities for generations of students and all of our schools. Read the full statement.
Will Congress take energy tax credits away from schools?
The Washington Post and Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) lay out what’s at stake for schools if Congress cuts clean energy tax credits.
New Advocacy Resource: Energy Tax Credits Action Center
Visit the Energy Tax Credits Action Center to see how school districts nationwide are putting energy tax credits to work – and how school leaders, advocates, state leaders, and media partners can help protect the future of energy tax credits for our students and communities.
Students, Schools, and Our Climate Moment by Laura Schifter and Jonathan Klein
Students, Schools, and our Climate Moment, a new book coauthored by Laura Schifter and Jonathan Klein, shares stories of young people, educators, school leaders, school board members all working with their communities to address climate.
New Report: Impacts of the Los Angeles Wildfires on Students and Lessons for Schools Nationwide
A new report from Undaunted and EdTrust examines the impact of the January 2025 school closures in Los Angeles on students and offers actionable recommendations for state officials, district leaders, and community members to support student health, safety, and wellbeing. Available in English and Spanish.
The Playbook for State Leaders: Helping Schools Make the Most of Elective Pay
The “Playbook for State Leaders” helps state leaders ensure that schools in their states draw maximum benefit from Elective Pay and direct dollars to communities who need them most.
Join us at the Green Schools Conference!
Join UndauntedK12 at the Green Schools Conference on March 3rd-4th, 2025 in Orlando, FL.
Standing with Communities in Southern California: Resources for education leaders on the frontlines
As families and communities navigate the unprecedented 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires, so too do school and district leaders. We’ve curated resources for school leaders across Southern California making decisions about closures, communications, air quality, and activities.
Check out our 2024 Year in Review!
As we close out 2024, we’re proud of another consequential, momentum-filled, energizing year working with a national community of partners to ensure that every student in our nation’s public schools has the opportunity to attend a safe, healthy, climate-resilient school.
Schools are cashing checks from the IRS
The first school districts have begun receiving tax credits for clean energy projects that can improve aging facilities, lower operating costs, and make schools healthier for students.