Dear ECCLPs Supporter ,

As we continue our mission to advance climate and environmental literacy, justice, and action in our state, our community-based partner committee members have emphasized the pivotal role of organizations in shaping how educators and students access invaluable learning experiences. These transformative experiences have the power to mold individuals into influential climate action leaders within their communities. We know that community partners serve as essential catalysts in uplifting communities by actively engaging in and initiating climate action.

Image: ECCLPs Community-based Partners Committee

We are seeking your input to better understand the existing collaboration between environmental community partners and PK-12 schools to further enhance partnerships and alignment to address local needs. Building off the incredible efforts of AEOE's Spring 2022 environmental education listening session results, we request your participation in this 2024 survey to inform our upcoming projects and initiatives with CA community partners.

Connect at the Upcoming Annual Forum Symposium Event!

Featured Keynote Speaker

Featured Session Presenter

Join us for a day filled with incredible presenters and speakers who will engage directly with students, teachers, and community members from 9 am to 5 pm PST! We encourage PK-12 educators to bring their students to any part of this LIVE event to participate in interactive sessions with speakers.

Join inspirational speakers such as José G. González ( Founder of Latino Outdoors ), and Kristy Drutman (Founder of Green Jobs Board and ECCLPs Steering Committee Member ) , to learn more about how to take action today in your community or through your next career move!

This event is completely FREE for all PK-16 students, educators, administrators, researchers, university faculty/staff, and community partners! Registration is currently open, but spaces are limited. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity and please spread the word to be in community with California leaders on May 3, 2024 !

Announcement: Dr. Asli Sezen-Barrie Appointed to the Stacey Nicholas Endowed Chair position at UCI's School of Education

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sezen-Barrie to UCI! Asli is currently a program director for the National Science Foundation and coming to UCI from the University of Maine . Take a peek at her extensive experience in climate change education research here .

Starting July 1, 2024, she will offer her support to Executive Director, Kelley Lê , in areas of climate change education research and as a faculty advisor. We look forward to the valuable contributions Asli will bring to our organization!

We especially thank UCI Trustee, Stacey Nicholas for her gift to relaunch ECCLPs and advance PK-12 climate and environmental education!

Micro-Learning Series #3: Tips for Climate Leaders to Engage and Captivate Online Audiences!

Continue learning with Lorraine Lee , a distinguished virtual keynote speaker and ex perienced instructor at LinkedIn Learning and Stanford Continuing Studies in this micro-learning series!

This communication toolkit aims to empower climate change leaders to maximize on their virtual meetings in small doses. Check out this next video clip and stay tuned for more in the upcoming newsletters.

Celebrating Our Committee and Workgroup Members

Featured members include Tamara Wallace, Jakobi Ewart, Alexandria Hansen and Tiffany Farnsworth . Learn more about individuals ECCLPs leaders here .

At ECCLPs, we prioritize highlighting the remarkable individuals who collaborate and lead with us to advance climate and environmental literacy, justice and action statewide. We extend our gratitude to all those actively supporting our initiatives and programs. Thank you members!

Additionally, we want to spotlight The Niles Foundation , a community organization within our network. A huge thank you to Jakobi Ewart , Director of Partnerships at The Niles Foundation for supporting our Community-based Partners committee as the group lead . Learn more about the CBP committee here .

Stay Informed and Get Involved:

Key Resources and Info for Strategic Climate Action

Image Credit: Monterey Bay Aquarium

• Check out the School Board Member Climate Action Toolkit by This is PlanetEd . This resource empowers school board members to grasp their pivotal role in advancing impactful climate solutions.

• Discover the 2023 NGO & Foundation Transparency Report Card by Green 2.0 . This report provides insights into the diversity of staff and inclusivity practices within non-profit organizations (NGOs) and foundations operating in the environmental sector.

• The researchers and policy experts at the Monterey Bay Aquarium created an open-source library to help trace microplastics to their sources. Shout out to our committee member Jerry Knaack for his leadership and partnership!

Invest in Climate Literacy, Justice, and Action!

A gift to this UC–CSU initiative is an investment in the partnerships and strategies that will educate and activate all of California’s high school graduates to be literate in climate and environmental justice issues and solutions. Both UC Irvine School of Education and CSU Dominguez Hills campuses serve as initial hubs for the ECCLPs initiative to address regional needs. 

For more contact: Duane Rohrbacher ,  Executive Director of Development , UC Irvine |  duane.rohrbacher@uci.edu  | ( 949) 824-4774

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