Introducting the ECCLPs Grad Student Mentors!

We had the pleasure of convening six incredible UC and CSU graduate student mentors to kick off our CA Climate Education Research Internship Program. These mentors will play a key role in guiding regional undergraduate interns from each UC and CSU campus. We will soon convene over 120 interns with the support for UC and CSU faculty and staff, to develop students' essential research skills and explore gaps and opportunities in PK-12 climate change education.

Together, we’re excited to launch this program and bridge community perspectives, PK-12 schooling, and higher education for systemic change.

Pictured: Dr. Jennifer Cao (ECCLPs), Dr. Kelley Lê (ECCLPs), Ben Chea (ECCLPs), Mya Shiloh (San Jose State University), Sandra Dansereau (Cal Poly Pomona), Jessica Sofian (UC Irvine), Alexis Valadez (Fresno State University), Madeline Franco (CSU Long Beach), and Liyang Wang (UC Berkeley).

Upcoming Featured Events

This eventhighlights the power of collective action in positioning California’s schools and the higher education sector as pioneers in sustainability. We are thrilled to announce ECCLPs Executive Commitee member, Tamara Wallace, and ECCLPs Executive Director, Kelley Lê, as keynote panelists on November 13 at the Pasadena Conference Center from 8am-5pm. We look forward to connecting with participants!

Upcoming Workshop for UC & CSU Teacher Preparation Program Field Supervisors!

Last chance to join our FREE virtual workshop on teacher supervision and climate and environmental education! Happening on September 16, from 4-5 pm PST, this session will cover effective strategies for supporting pre-service teachers using the California Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs) and the ECCLPs climate and environmental framework.

Meet the PK-12 Teaching & Learning Commitee Lead, Naehee Kwun! She has over 17 years of experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, mentor, curriculum designer, and educational leader. She is currently the network coordinator, program designer, lecturer, and supervisor for UCI's CalTeach program. Naehee works with educators and university partners to create professional learning experiences focused on culturally sustaining pedagogy. Committed to social justice, she emphasizes the role of mathematics in addressing social issues within communities. 

Welcome Madeline Franco, CSULB Sustainability Management and Policy Grduate Student and ECCLPs Grad Student Mentor!

The ECCLPs Climate Education Research Internship Program aligns with her passion for promoting sunstainability and educating others about climate action. She is looking forward to making a tangible difference in her community, and working with the interns to make a positive impact collectively. 

Professional Learning Platform

Let’s harness our collective expertise, amplify our impact, and support educators together! We’re excited to offer PK-12 teachers access to incredible micro-courses offered by statewide and global partners through our new professional learning platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your organization’s visibility by showcasing your course and using our network to increase your reach. Submit your micro-learning experiences to be spotlighted to further connect today!

In partnership with SubjectToClimate, we are currently accepting high quality climate and environmental resources to showcase in the California teaching and learning hub centered on the ECCLPs framework for climate literacy and action. Calling all faculty, staff, educators, and resource developers to submit PK-12 climate and environmentally-related teaching resources to be featured!

This guide, written by a team of teachers, researchers, and mental health clinicians in consultation with youth climate leaders and climate psychology professionals, offers a range of approaches for educators to address climate emotions in educational settings. 

The consensus study report Equity in K-12 STEM Eucation: Framing Decisions for the Future by The National Academies focuses on promoting equity in STEM education by addressing disparities and offering strategies to improve access and success for underrepresented groups through inclusive practices and institutional change.

The Climate Resilience Game Changers Assessmentoutlines innovative strategies and technologies aimed at improving the U.S.'s resilience to climate change, focusing on critical areas like infrastructure and community preparedness. It highlights key initiatives to enhance sustainability.

EJ Screen: Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool

This mapping and screening tool that provides a national dataset and approach for combining environmental and socioeconomic indicators. It helps users assess environmental justice issues by visualizing pollution data and highlighting vulnerable communities affected by environmental hazards.

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