From Place-Based to Scale: Expanding Climate Education Through Policy

• In Event: Bright Spots—Group 15

Session Submission Type: 10-Minute Bright Spot

Summary

This session will illuminate the potential of policy to expand opportunities for students and foster economically and environmentally resilient communities in the face of climate change. We will introduce the Seal of Climate Education, Colorado’s new high school diploma endorsement focused on expanding access to climate literacy education and green skills training.

Sub Unit

• Educating for a Changing Climate

Presenters

• Mary Seawell, Lyra

• Katie M Navin, Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education

Non-Attending Contributor

• Karen Cheser, Durango Schools