Climate change weighs heavy on many of our minds this summer, with record-breaking temperatures around the world and, here in Vermont, devastating flooding that experts have called a classic climate change event. (Source.)

In response to that, we’d like to offer these stories of hope from some of our 2022–23 Climate Resiliency Fellows. With climate education, these outstanding educators are empowering their students to imagine solutions and take action.

If you're looking to incorporate equity-centered climate change education into your curriculum, consider joining us for A Forest for Every Classroom.

Upcoming Learning Opportunities

2023-24 Education for Sustainability Leadership Academy, kicking off Aug. 1–3

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A Forest for Every Classroom, October 2023–Summer 2024

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Learning Locally, Transforming Globally: The UN SDGs in My Community, October 13, NAAEE Conference

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Cultivating Pathways to Sustainability, Fall 2023–Spring 2024

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All 2023 professional learning programs

Contact us to discuss which programs are right for you

What We're Following

For those supporting children and families in the wake of Vermont floods, a guide to helping children cope after a traumatic event by ChildMind.org.

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How are schools adapting agricultural programs amid climate changes? Via K–12 Dive.

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"We must look for bright spots." Burlington City and Lake students engage in the complex challenges of their city—and uplift what's working.

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Teacher Julie Norman and our own professional learning facilitator Aimee Arandia Østensen discuss the possibilities of education for sustainability on Across the Fence.

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Can't join us this summer? Get immersed in the Shelburne Farms magic with this photo blog, 24 Hours at Shelburne Farms.

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future.

The Shelburne Farms Institute for Sustainable Schools offers professional learning programs and resources for PreK-12 educators. All of our offerings prepare educators to facilitate learning experiences for students using a lens of sustainability. We believe in the power and potential of students to address the world's most pressing issues. We see schooling as a pathway to create healthy and just communities, successful lives, and a more livable world for all. In partnership with students and communities, educators are changemakers.