We have partnered up with For Our Kids to bring back the Schools Climate Action Lab!
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For Our Kids is a parent-led network of volunteers driven to take climate action for our kids, grandkids and future generations. We have worked with them to create a program that supports parents and grandparents in their work to influence greater climate action in schools and school boards/districts. This program is the Schools Climate Action Lab.
What is the School Climate Action Lab?
This dynamic online lab is designed to empower parents with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to champion climate action within their school communities. It will be structured as asynchronus learning resources that participants can move through at their own pace. Coaching sessions will also be offered for participants to workshop action plans and discuss microgrant funding.
What will you learn?
Participants of this program will gain:
- Practical ideas and entry points for initiating conversations and building support for climate initiatives, including getting fossil fuels out of schools and addressing extreme heat.
- Insights into mapping your school’s community to identify entry points to either start or build upon.
- Examples on how to align climate action with school board/district strategic priorities.
- Insights into effectively communicating with parent councils, administrators, and school boards.
- Strategies for mobilizing other parents, gathering allies and organizing a network for change.
- Understanding of how to lead the change and advocate for climate action plans in schools.
- Resources to refer back to in future advocacy efforts.