​Massachusetts is at a pivotal moment for climate education, and passing legislation is only the beginning.

​With H.560 / S.391 under active consideration, this roundtable style event will bring together a small, cross-sector group of educators, students, administrators, policy leaders, universities, organizations, and funders to move from awareness to coordinated action.

​Together, we'll work to identify the concrete steps needed to build the infrastructure for meaningful climate education implementation statewide, both in preparation for the proposed legislation and through complementary strategies that strengthen climate literacy across Massachusetts.

​The proposed legislation would:

• ​Create an Interdisciplinary Climate Literacy Trust Fund to support curriculum development, professional learning, and technical assistance for districts

• ​Establish a Statewide Interdisciplinary Climate Literacy Advisory Council at DESE to provide research-based, equitable guidance

• ​Potentially support the development of district climate literacy plans

​This is a working session designed to help stakeholders get aligned and ready so that if and when legislation passes, Massachusetts can take immediate action.

​Space is limited. This event is by invitation only.

​About the Hosts

​SubjectToClimate is a free platform with teacher-designed lesson plans, curated resources, and professional development opportunities to enable all K-12 educators to easily integrate climate change into what they already teach.

​Mass Audubon is a statewide nonprofit focused on protecting and restoring resilient landscapes, providing inclusive and equitable access to nature, mobilizing to fight climate change, and protecting birds and wildlife. Mass Audubon is  the largest provider of environmental education in the state, engaging over 100,000 participants  in our programs every year. 

​Undaunted K12 is a national nonprofit working to ensure that every student has the opportunity to attend a safe, healthy, and climate-resilient school. Undaunted is working with Lyra Colorado on a national campaign to support states to adopt the Seal of Climate Literacy and prepare young people with job-ready skills and tools to lead, work, and thrive.

​Tina Grotzer is a Principal Research Scientist in Education and faculty member at Harvard Graduate School of Education, and senior researcher at Project Zero, where she applies three decades of expertise in the learning and cognitive sciences to help students develop the adaptive thinking skills needed to navigate complex challenges. Her work spans sustainability, climate change, and the future of work, including research on causal learning, ecosystem dynamics, and preparing learners for green jobs.