Where We Work
California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program Graduates 45 Students
The California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Leadership Program celebrated the graduation of its third cohort of youth climate leaders, marking the culmination of seven months of learning, leadership development, and civic action.
Michigan leaders are ready to invest in healthy, resilient schools
Across the state in Michigan, communities approved $2.37 billion in school bonds, many focused on long-overdue infrastructure upgrades. And with Elective Pay, districts can get up to 50% of eligible project costs back when they invest in energy-efficient ground-source heat pumps and other energy-efficient technologies.
Connecting with Minnesota's school clean energy leaders
Minnesota is proving what’s possible when schools, state leaders, and clean energy champions work together. In October, Undaunted joined education leaders, state agencies, and advocates at the Energy Project Resource Summit for Schools to explore the innovative state financing programs making clean, resilient learning environments a reality for schools across the state.
How are school districts funding critical facilities upgrades? Leaders in MI, KY, and WI share their strategies at ASBO International
This October at ASBO International's Conference and Expo, Undaunted participated in two sessions alongside district leaders who are leveraging federal energy tax credits to pay for critical building upgrades.
Supporting Michigan schools on the path to healthier, more efficient buildings
In October, Undaunted met with the Michigan Office of Critical Infrastructure’s Elective Pay Ambassadors to share strategies for connecting with school districts pursuing energy upgrades. We provided guidance on how ambassadors can identify projects eligible for Elective Pay, engage with and support districts navigating the process.
We presented at CASH’s School Energy 101 Webshop
UndauntedK12 gave an update on the federal clean energy tax credits to the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.)’s August 21st School Energy 101 Webshop.
New dashboard: 2025-26 extreme weather school closures
For the 2025-26 school year, we’ll be tracking school closures and disruptions from extreme weather events live on our website.
New fact sheet: 2024-25 extreme weather and school closures
We’ve been crunching the numbers, carefully analyzing the data from the 2024-25 school year to understand how extreme weather events impact schools and students. The findings are sobering.
CYCP launches its third cohort of youth climate policy fellows
We’re excited to welcome 63 high school students from across California into the third cohort of the California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Fellowship. Over the next six months, these young leaders will dive into climate policy, advocacy, and coalition building through hands-on workshops and personalized mentorship.
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.
Opinion: From Los Angeles's Climate Crisis, A Blueprint for California's Schools
"A previous generation of state leaders made sure schools could keep our children safe in an earthquake — it’s time to do the same for the threats posed by extreme heat and weather. No school district should be investing state or local dollars in their facilities without considering current and long-term local climate impacts."
Comment to Office of Public School Construction on Prop 2 Implementation: Guidance on Climate Resilience
Undaunted and Ten Strands commented on the Office of Public School Construction’s proposed implementation regulations for Prop 2 state school infrastructure funding — asking agency leaders to provide guidance and resources to support resilience to extreme weather.
California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program Celebrates Its Second Cohort
UndauntedK12 proudly celebrates the successful completion of the second cohort of the California Youth Climate Policy Leadership Program (CYCP), a joint program in partnership with Ten Strands and the Sierra Club.
Climate Adaptation and Resilience at California’s K–12 Schools: Actions and Recommendations for State and District Leadership
Our new policy brief, Climate Adaptation and Resilience at California’s K–12 Schools: Actions and Recommendations for State and District Leadership, outlines the urgent need for state and local leaders to act quickly to protect schools from climate risks.
New toolkit: resources and lessons learned from districts leading on climate resilience
UndauntedK12, Ten Strands, and CCEE collaborated on a resource toolkit to help California school leaders build climate resilience by learning from neighboring districts leading the way in extreme heat planning, stormwater management, and grid resilience.
Standing with Communities in Southern California Battling the LA Wildfires
We’ve curated resources for education leaders making decisions amidst the unprecedented uncertainty, volatility, and destruction of the LA wildfires.
We’re asking the Governor and the Legislature to fund climate resilient schools.
We remain steadfast in our resolve to drive action that dramatically reduces greenhouse gas emissions and to protect our communities, schools, and children from the increasing threats from extreme weather.
California Students Push for Solar Schools and SB 1374
On September 5th, hundreds of students across California allied in support of SB 1374 and solar at schools.
We’re on the Governor’s Desk!
Last February, the California Legislature introduced three new bills aimed at advancing healthy, sustainable, and climate-resilient schools. We are thrilled to announce that these three bills are now on Governor Newsom’s desk, awaiting his signature.
California Youth Climate Policy Fellowship Kicks Off 2nd Annual Cohort
This August, we launched the second annual cohort of the California Youth Climate Policy (CYCP) Fellowship in partnership with Ten Strands and the Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Chapter.