Climate Education Policy Case Studies | North American Association for Environmental Education

ClimeTime: Science Teacher Professional Development

Washington State

Washington State has led the country in supporting climate change education. This case study highlights climate education policy by taking an in-depth look at ClimeTime legislation, programming, and impact. It provides an overview and background of the legislation, and the challenges faced, lessons learned, and next steps for Washington’s climate education journey.

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CCRP Sustainable Practices Policy

Portland Public School District | Portland, Oregon

This case study highlights climate education policy in the Portland Public School District with an in depth look at The Climate Crisis Response, Climate Justice, and Sustainable Practices Policy (CCRP). It provides an overview and background on the policy, and examines the impact this policy has had to date. It also covers some specific challenges and lessons learned, and describes next steps for the Portland Public School District on their sustainability and climate education journey.

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Call to Climate Action Resolution

Woodland Hills Public School District | Woodland Hills, Pennsylvania

Woodland Hills School District near Pittsburgh has adopted a Call to Climate Action Resolution focused on educational and operational shifts for the district. This case study offers an overview and background of the resolution, and a glimpse into the impact it has had so far. Finally, it covers some specific challenges, lessons learned, and planned next steps for the Woodland Hills School District on its climate education journey.

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Environment and Climate Action Resolution

Dallas Independent School District | Dallas, Texas

This case study highlights climate education policy in the Dallas Independent School District with a look at The Environment & Climate Action Resolution and its ensuing programming. It provides an overview and background on the resolution, and dives into the impact this resolution has had on the ground. Finally, it covers some specific challenges faced, lessons learned, and next steps for the Dallas Independent School District on their sustainability and climate education journey.

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PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done

New York City, New York

This case study celebrates informal climate education policy in New York City by taking an in-depth look at PlaNYC (Plan New York City): Getting Sustainability Done. It provides an overview and background of the plan, and dives into the specific sections that address climate education and green workforce development. Finally, it covers some specific challenges, lessons learned, and next steps for New York City on their climate education and sustainability journey.

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ECA, Sustainability Policy

Montgomery County Public Schools | Montgomery County, Maryland

This case study celebrates climate education policy in the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland by taking an in depth look at the ECA, Sustainability Policy. It dives into the impact this policy has had and covers the challenges faced, lessons learned, and next steps for the Montgomery County Public Schools on their sustainability and climate education journey.

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