中西部气候变化教育——我们学到了什么？我们下一步该怎么做？.pdf

1、Danielle HefferanClimate GenerationMidwest Climate Collaborative Educator Community of PracticeFriday,May 2,2025Understanding and Observing Climate ChangeLevers for ChangeBuilding ConnectionEducators as Change Makers and ChampionsState:Wisconsin Total Policies:9 Net Zero Energy Support:School Bus Em

2、ission Reduction:Alternate Fuel Plan;Electric Plan Science Standards:Requires Teaching Climate Change(Human-Caused)Social Studies Standards:Addresses Environmental Issues;Requires Teaching Sustainability Sustainable Food Practices:Composting;School Gardens;Revenue Streams for Local Food Policy CTE P

3、rograms for Green Careers:NoWhat do we(educators)need?A community of educators that understand the importance of climate change education Support teaching in areas where the validity climate change is questioned or politicizedEnvironmental justice teaching practices Knowledge about Midwest specific

4、climate change education Provide agency for climate solutions&climate actionConnect climate change and physical&mental healthTime to reflect and collaborateSystemic change that supports climate change education for all How do we create the conditions for every student in the Midwest to be climate li

5、terate?World Cafe Principles&AssumptionsConnect diverse people and ideasThe knowledge and wisdom we need is present and accessibleListen into the middleNoticing deeper themes and questionsImagine we live in joyful and engaged future beyond the climate crisis:How did climate education get us there?What did climate education look like?OLALEKAN B.JEYIFOUSHow can this vision of climate education become a reality?What role can you play in this vision within the next 12 months?How could your roles work together?