K-12 Education Examples in Canada
We are proud to feature these schools from our Climate Action Accelerator Program working hard to engage their whole school communities in bold, aspirational climate and Nature action!
Meadowridge School’s Regenerative Sustainability Plan presents their holistic approach to weaving environmental stewardship into every facet of their Early Learning to grade 12 school
Hillfield Strathallan College, a pre-K to grade 12 school in Hamilton, Ontario
Mulgrave School in Vancouver, B. C., a pre-K to Grade 12 school.
Trinity College School, a Grade 5 to 12 School in Port Hope, Ontario.
TFS – Canada’s International School, a pre-K to Grade 12 school in Toronto, Ontario.
Appleby College is a Grade 7 – 12 school in Oakville, Ontario.
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K – 12 Education Examples in the U. S.
Philips Academy has an ambitious climate action plan – check it out!
Hawai’i Preparatory Academy has another great example.
Outdoor Learning Schools
The Ecology School
A leader in the US, helping children, families, schools, communities and leaders to deepen their relationship with the rest of Nature, and transform how they think about science, food, and the environment.
Visit their website, and learn about their inspiring campus with new living buildings at River Bend Farm.
Listen to a conversation between DoorNumberOne.org Executive Director, Michèle Andrews, and co-Founder and CEO of The Ecology School, Drew Dumsch.
Public School Boards & Districts
Denver Public Schools
In January 2023 Denver Public Schools published their comprehensive Climate Action Plan, along with a clear and compelling dashboard. We highly recommend taking a look!
Resource for School Boards
Climate Caucus has created this Handbook for School Trustees – aimed at public school boards/districts, but lots of great resources for independent schools too, including a list of potential grant/funding opportunities.
Inspirational College & University Examples
The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design
The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design is the first building in Georgia and 28th in the world to earn Living Building Challenge certification, the world’s most ambitious and holistic green building achievement. Learn more about the Kendeda building here.
Black Mountains College, Wales UK
IBMC focuses on the challenge of our times: how to build a fair and just society within safe planetary boundaries.
EDHEC Business School, France
In order to fulfil its statement “making an impact for future generations”, EDHEC’s sustainability strategy leans on three pillars: campuses, courses, research.
