Where We Work
A new partnership with the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence
We have a new partnership with the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) and Ten Strands to support district and county leaders with resources and tools for climate resilience.
Our ‘24 Agenda for Climate Ready California Schools
This year, we’re working on bills, bonds, and big ideas to advance climate resilient schools in California’s legislature.
UndauntedK12 Accepts 2024 “Best of Green Schools” Award on Behalf of the California Climate Ready Schools Coalition
We were honored to accept the Best of Green Schools, Michelle Curreri Collaborator Award on behalf of the California Climate Ready Schools Coalition at the March 2024 Green Schools Conference in Santa Fe, NM.
Championing a Revolving Loan Fund and Technical Assistance Program
Read our letter about how California’s Green Bank can support a just transition to school decarbonization.
2024 Budget brief outlining six priorities for the California legislature and Governor
UndauntedK12 is excited to release a 2024 budget brief outlining a plan for the Governor and Legislature to build climate-resilient schools and protect the health and learning of every student in California amidst a changing climate.
Empowering Youth Leaders: California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program
This July, we launched the California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program in partnership with Ten Strands and the Sierra Club San Francisco Bay.
Virtual Policy Forum: Protecting Student Health and Learning with Heat-Resilient Schools
RSVP here for a virtual policy forum about what California policy makers can do to advance equitable access to climate-resilient school infrastructure on December 12, 2023.
The fight to keep solar at schools affordable
California’s Public Utility Commission (CPUC), is considering changes to the way solar is aggregated on sites like schools, farms, and multifamily housing. These changes would reduce the cost savings of solar by 75%, and we are actively fighting their adoption.
Our Statement on Governor Newsom’s veto of SB 394
Governor Newsom’s decision to veto a bill that would have helped schools get the upgrades they need is a misstep in a state that makes claims to lead on climate and equity.
SB394 passes California legislature and now awaits Gov. Newsom’s signature
We wanted to share the exciting news that the California legislature passed SB 394 last week.
SB 394 voted off suspense in Assembly
We wanted to share the exciting news that the Assembly Appropriations Committee voted SB 394 off the suspense file this morning.
SB394 makes progress in the Assembly — decision by Appropriations Committee coming soon!
This summer SB 394 advanced through the Assembly committees on Natural Resources and Education, and was referred to the committee on Appropriations. On Friday, September 1, Appropriations will announce which of the hundreds of bills in its purview are to be released “off suspense” for a vote on the Assembly floor in this legislative session.
SB394 unanimously passes the Senate!
SB 394 (Gonzalez) passed out of the California State Senate in a bipartisan, unanimous 39-0 vote and is now headed to the Assembly for consideration.
The Climate Ready Schools Coalition’s Response to Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revise
California's reduced budget means lawmakers have some tough decisions to make. But one thing seems like an easy YES: Taking advantage of the billions of federal dollars available from the IRA to create healthy schools for all CA kids.
A Virtual Policy Forum on Climate-Resilient California Schools
Please join us for a policy forum on how California can create climate-resilient schools for all TK-12 school children!
Climate-Resilient California Schools: A Call to Action
Amid fires, wildfire smoke, extreme heat, and other climate-driven disasters and health hazards, California’s leading experts in children’s health and education have come together to call for a cost-effective, ten year $150 billion investment to ensure K-12 public schools can remain open and provide safe and healthy places for California's children to learn and grow.
A New Website For the Climate Ready Schools Coalition
We have launched the Climate Ready Schools Coalition website, where you can find more information about our work, our members, and resources regarding climate-resilient schools.
We support CEC’s proposal to align CalSHAPE funding for HVAC replacement with state goals for carbon-neutrality and student health.
We support the proposal that the CalSHAPE HVAC Upgrade and Repair Grants be used for only the installation of zero emission equipment and prioritize funding for schools in underserved and environmental justice communities, near busy roadways, and in communities with poor air quality. In addition, we emphasize our strong agreement with proposal Option 1 which would make HVAC system replacements with gas equipment ineligible for the grant award.
Our Statement on Governor Newsom’s 2023-24 Budget Proposal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced a state budget that clearly aims to make hard choices as the state faces its first deficit in years. But the governor’s proposal leaves out two wise investments.
Climate Ready Schools: Our Letter to Governor Newsom
We’ve joined with a statewide coalition to write a letter asking Gov. Newsom to ensure that school infrastructure investments are cost-effective and aligned with California’s climate and equity goals, and to coordinate state, county, and local actions to safeguard children’s health and learning.