K-12 Climate Action Solutions Center

School boards, district leaders, state leaders, and advocates play an important role in shaping the programs, policies, and strategies that accelerate K-12 climate action. Together, they can create healthier, more cost-effective, and resilient schools.

The K-12 Climate Action Solutions Center offers resources, tools, and examples to help state and local leaders get started.

Understand the role K-12 schools play in advancing climate action, how they can drive change, and explore foundational resources to take first steps.

Access resources on planning, funding, and operational strategies that improve learning environments, lower costs, and advance climate literacy in schools.

Find templates, sample commitments and resolutions, and practical tools to set district priorities and policies that create healthier, more cost-effective, and resilient school communities.

Explore programs and policies that agencies, legislators, Governor’s offices, utilities, and green banks can adopt to drive funding to schools and prepare students for a future impacted by the climate crisis.

Review model plans, policies, and resolutions on electrification, resilience, and climate literacy from districts already leading on climate action. These resources can serve as blueprints for other school districts. 

Use research, polling and communications tools to engage families, staff and communities in creating healthier, safer, and more resilient schools.

Explore the first national map of weather-related closures, along with research and resources to help districts and state leaders assess risks, adapt facilities, and protect student learning and wellbeing from climate-related disruptions.