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Whether you're a teacher, student, parent/guardian, or administrator, we've got you covered. Find everything you need to go green at your school.

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Incentives for Clean Trucks and Buses

California HVIP

Learn how to purchase a vehicle, sell an HVIP-eligible vehicle, or bring your vehicle into the clean transportation market. We're slashing purchase prices to speed commercialization and clean the air in communities that need it most.

funding, transportation, school boards & administrators, middle school, high school, elementary school

Climate Action Pathways for Schools Program

Climate Action Pathways for Schools

The Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) program provides students with the resources to reclaim their futures from the threat of climate change while also introducing them to green career opportunities through paid internships and work-based learning programs.

food & food waste, energy & buildings, transportation, students, high school

K-12 Climate Solutions: Public Polling and Messaging

UndauntedK12

Explore resources about public opinion and youth perception on climate change, and learn how to help students become effective climate change communicators.

elementary school, high school, middle school, teachers, school boards & administrators

School Board Member Climate Action Toolkit

UndauntedK12

The toolkit supports school board members to understand their role in driving meaningful climate solutions. School board members can collaborate with district, youth, and community leaders to pass resolutions and develop climate action plans for their districts.

elementary school, high school, middle school, school boards & administrators

Clean School Bus Program

EPA

With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the EPA Clean School Bus Program provides $5 billion over five years (FY 2022-2026) to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and clean school buses.

elementary school, middle school, high school, funding, transportation, school boards & administrators

K-12 Climate Action Basics

UndauntedK12

This is a climate emergency and we need all hands on deck. Educators and schools have critical roles to play. You’re here because you agree and you want to learn more. Here’s your starter kit. Dive in and get in touch!

elementary school, middle school, high school, school boards & administrators, parents & guardians

Extreme Weather, School Closures, and Lost Learning Time

UndauntedK12

Learn more about how extreme weather is affecting schools, and what educators and schools can do about it.

elementary school, high school, middle school, school boards & administrators, teachers

“Everyday Climate Champions” Episode 17: Raising Children During the Climate Crisis

Climate Reality Bay Area

Therapist Jennifer Silverstein discusses her own experiences with climate anxiety as a parent, her recent research on the topic, and explains some of the steps we can take to deal with climate anxiety.

parents & guardians, elementary school, middle school

Case Study: Porterville Pilot Program

Climate Action Pathways for Schools

In 2019, Porterville Unified School District (PUSD) partnered with Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) to launch their pilot program and create a ten year climate action roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving money for the district.

energy & buildings, middle school, high school, elementary school, school boards & administrators, students, teachers

K-12 Climate Solutions Center: Model District Plans and Policies

UndauntedK12

Explore case studies from schools taking climate action across the country, as well as model school district climate plans and policies.

elementary school, middle school, high school, school boards & administrators, teachers

K-12 Climate Solutions Center for School District Leaders

UndauntedK12

This toolkit includes a K-12 climate action plan, decarbonization roadmap guide, and other essential tools and resources for education and climate leaders.

high school, middle school, elementary school, school boards & administrators

“Everyday Climate Champions” Episode 15: Hands-On Climate Education and Restoration in Elementary Schools

Climate Reality Bay Area

This podcast episode highlights how outdoor, hands-on learning can prepare young students to be future leaders in tackling climate issues. It's an inspiring call for more schools to embrace nature-based education.

elementary school, teachers, school boards & administrators

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