CAELI District Innovation Hub
“Student Advocacy and District Action: Fremont’s Emerging Educational Response to the Climate Emergency”
April 20, 2023
Agenda
4:00 - 4:10 Welcome and Connections
4:10 - 4:50 Fremont Unified School District
4:50 - 5:00 Q&A - Jamboard and Discussion
5:00 - 5:05 Closing, Feedback, and Resources
5:05 - 5:30 Breakout Room Discussions
Welcome & Connections
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Connections
Innovation Hubs
District Innovation Hub
GOALS
Systems Approaches
Q&A Jamboard
Fremont Unified School District
Nate Ivy
Instructional Coach
Fremont Unified School District
nivy@fusd.k12.net
Agenda at a Glance
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Brief history of EE in California and FUSD
Context
FUSD’s Climate Literacy and Environmental Education Network (CLEEN)
District Action
Climate literacy resolutions in FUSD and beyond
Student Advocacy
Discussion Groups
Fremont Unified �School District
33,000+ students
TK-12
2021
2019
2016
2015
2011
2004
2003
2002
2001
1976
1972
California Schools required to accurately represent “Humanity’s place in ecological systems and the necessity for the protection of our environment.”
Education and the Environment: Strategic Initiatives for Enhancing Education in California
US and CA Green Ribbon Schools Program established
EE Timeline in CA and FUSD
UN Conference on the Human Environment calls for environmental education to address global environmental problems.
PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER
2021
2019
2016
2015
2011
2004
2003
2002
2001
1976
1972
California Schools required to accurately represent “Humanity’s place in ecological systems and the necessity for the protection of our environment.”
Education and the Environment: Strategic Initiatives for Enhancing Education in California
US and CA Green Ribbon Schools Program established
EE Timeline in CA and FUSD
UN Conference on the Human Environment calls for environmental education to address global environmental problems.
ROOSEVELT�RESOLUTION
Eliminate Spork Packets
Pilot Test Reusables
Food Scrap Diversion
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FLEET ELECTRIFICATION
SOLAR IS COMING
2021
2019
2016
2015
2011
2004
2003
2002
2001
1976
1972
California Schools required to accurately represent “Humanity’s place in ecological systems and the necessity for the protection of our environment.”
Education and the Environment: Strategic Initiatives for Enhancing Education in California
US and CA Green Ribbon Schools Program established
EE Timeline in CA and FUSD
UN Conference on the Human Environment calls for environmental education to address global environmental problems.
Advocacy
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Climate literacy resolutions in FUSD and beyond
Sarah Ranney
Chair, Climate Literacy Committee
Sierra Club, SF Bay Area
Reach out to existing Environmental groups in Fremont (FIERCE, High School Clubs)
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Team Formation
Include Fremont-specific context + expand on existing work
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Draft Language
Talk to teachers and educators and learn to what is currently being taught
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Climate Literacy Currently
Collect letters of support from local + environmental organizations & the teachers’ union
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Support from the Community
Host prep session to mobilize people to speak in support of the CL Resolution at the School Board.
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Prepare for Public Comment
FUSD Resolution and Campaign
“it is time to define what it means to educate students for a future with human - induced climate change”
[FUSD] “commits to graduating students who are well versed in climate change and climate solutions”
“create an implementation plan, the goal of which is to detail the progressive development of the climate literacy program by grade level, and assess its results; ”
Shout out to the Sierra Club and current and former FUSD students:
Brief History of Climate Literacy Committee
Founded in 2016 to bring to life the 5 principles of Climate Literacy as defined by the Sierra Club CA:
Brief History of Climate Literacy Efforts in California
We take a School District approach to pass comprehensive commitments to climate change curriculum.
Resolutions have passed in:
Why Focus on Climate Literacy?
It’s not consistently taught.
Although most states have classroom standards that at least mention human-caused climate change, most teachers aren't actually talking about climate change in their classrooms.
It changes behavior.
~20% reduction
It impacts mental health and civic trust
A 2021 Global Survey of youth found
More than 45% of respondents said their feelings about climate change negatively affected their daily life and functioning, and many reported a high number of negative thoughts about climate change (eg, 75% said that they think the future is frightening and 83% said that they think people have failed to take care of the planet).
Climate anxiety and distress were correlated with perceived inadequate government response and associated feelings of betrayal.
Today’s youth are tomorrow’s voters, workers, and leaders
Guiding Principles for a District Approach
Actions
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FUSD’s Climate Literacy and Environmental Education Network (CLEEN)
FUSD CLEEN COMMITTEE
Who
3 K-5 teachers
3 6-8 teachers
3 9-12 teachers
5 students
District & Community Partners
What
Create a vision for Climate Literacy and Environmental Education
Outline a draft implementation plan
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CLEEN 1.0
Values
CLEEN 1.0
CLEEN VISION
Adopted 2/22/22
We envision a future where:
Environmental leadership and action is a shared responsibility within FUSD and the district is known for holding environmental sustainability as a core value.
All FUSD students and staff attend well-maintained campuses that minimize climate impacts and foster deep connections with the natural environment.
Equity-focused partnerships help FUSD implement and maintain high-quality sustainability initiatives and educational programs.
Age-appropriate and culturally proficient TK-12 climate literacy and environmental education in the sciences and humanities inform, educate, and empower all FUSD students to be civically-engaged action-oriented environmental problem solvers.
FUSD students, staff, and school sites are celebrated for their green achievements while best practices are regularly shared across the district.
CLEEN 1.0
Directors+, principals, teacher leaders, student leaders
Provide Leadership & Support
Recycling coordinator, buildings and grounds, parents, teachers, principals, student leaders
Practice Stewardship & Connect to Nature
Non-profits, government agencies, businesses, parents, teachers, administrators.
Build Relationships
Program managers, instructional coaches, teachers, student leaders, principals
Empower Students
Public Information Officer, principals, teachers, students, parents, government agencies,
Share the Story
CLEEN 1.0
CLEEN 1.0 Progress Report
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CLEEN 1.0
CLEEN 2.0 Roster
Ali Vaz | 3-H | Denise Kuo | 5-H | Mari Moschetti | 12-H |
Allyson McAuley | 11/12-H | Elisabeth Eklou- Boccovi | 1-S | Mary Verghese | 11-S |
Aman Multani | K | Elisabeth Huffmaster | 3-S | Megan Savage | TK-S |
Annie Bui (WHS) | 11 | Hannah Moreno | 2-H | Nadeen Shamoun (IHS) | 10 |
Ashley Trahan | 7/8-S | Katherine Do | 10-H | Nathan Cleckley | 7/8-H |
Becky Oliphant | 9-S | Kyle Thompson | 10-S | Prema Radhakrishna | 6-H |
Carl Bullard | 9-H | Lalitha Srinivasan | 4-S | Rachel Piper-Frisina | 2-S |
Catherine Strohecker | 6-S | Lisa-Marie Burns | 12-S | Rishi Gurjar (AHS) | 12 |
Chikako Takeuchi | TK-H | Lisa Garcia | 1-H | Stephanie Keller | 4-H |
Dalia Jazrawi (MSJHS) | 11 | Mak Santos (KHS) | 12 | Teresa Friedheim | 5-S |
STEM | HUMANITIES | STUDENTS |
CLEEN 2.0
“it is time to define what it means to educate students for a future with human - induced climate change”
[FUSD] “commits to graduating students who are well versed in climate change and climate solutions”
“create an implementation plan, the goal of which is to detail the progressive development of the climate literacy program by grade level, and assess its results; ”
Shout out to the Sierra Club and current and former FUSD students:
FUSD DRAFT Climate Literacy Definition A climate-literate person is able to:
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CLEEN 2.0
Capacities
Standards & Curriculum
Environmental Social/Emotional Considerations
Community resources
Opportunities to Connect to Nature
Environmental Responsibilities
Action Project Ideas
Grade Level Theme
Climate/Environmental Learning Goal: By the end of the year, a climate literate x grader…
CLEEN 2.0
AGE APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
CLEEN 2.0
Grade Level Theme
Action�Projects
Environmental Responsibilities
Social & Emotional Considerations
Existing curriculum
Connecting to Nature
CLEEN 2.0
Q&A Jamboard
Closing, Feedback, and Resources
Meeting Feedback & Suggestions Link:
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Amy Frame
Director of Strategic Partnerships
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District Innovation Webinar Series
Spring 2023
→ Join us from 4:00 - 5:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month.
Jan 19 - “Our Journey to Becoming a Green Ribbon School District”
Featuring: Rialto Unified School District
Feb 16 - “Shared Leadership for Green Schools: A Systems Approach to Environmental
Literacy Planning” Featuring: Encinitas Union Elementary School District
March 16 - “Green Giants: Schoolyards, Gardens, Forests, and the Champions Who Support Them”
Featuring: Val Verde Unified School District
April 20 - “Student Advocacy and District Action: Fremont’s Emerging Educational Response to the
Climate Emergency” Featuring: Fremont Unified School District
May 18 - “Connecting Student Learning to Campus Sustainability: Energy Projects for Career
Readiness” Featuring: Porterville Unified School District
June 15 - “A Superintendent’s Perspective: Leading for Lasting Change”
Featuring: Cabrillo Unified School District
Find recordings and resources from each meeting here.
Register here.
Breakout Rooms
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