Climate Change Statement
Climate change is one of the most urgent issues facing us today. Human behaviors and systems are rapidly accelerating climate change, endangering life on earth, and disproportionately impacting nondominant communities.
Increasing climate literacy is central to our work in environmental education, and to creating a more equitable and sustainable world. We believe strongly that inspiring action for the environment requires increased knowledge and awareness about the environment.
That’s why we’re working to help provide educators with the tools they need to incorporate climate science in their teaching, reaching 30,000 adults and children each year with environmental learning that is tangible and actionable now.
92% CONFIDENCE
After participating in our professional development workshops, 92% percent of teachers reported feeling confident incorporating climate science into their teaching, up from just 21% prior to our workshops.
“I FEEL THE URGENCY MORE THAN EVER THAT ALL STUDENTS NEED TO RECEIVE QUALITY SCIENCE EDUCATION. THAT ALL STUDENTS NEED TO CONNECT WITH THE EARTH AND UNDERSTAND HOW POLICIES IN SCIENCE AFFECT THEM PERSONALLY, AFFECT THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT THE DECISIONS THAT ARE BEING MADE AROUND THEM AND WITHOUT THEM WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS I CAN TEACH”
– Marian F., Seattle Public Schools Teacher & IslandWood Professional Development Participant
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