Research in climate change education indicates that knowledge alone is a poor predictor of student action toward addressing climate issues. Learn about how one high school is supporting students to connect local issues, climate and food justice through community partnerships and civic action.
TAKEAWAYS:
In this session you’ll learn about:
A framework for education that integrates knowledge of place, interdependence, and student agency
Current research in climate change education
How food justice can be a powerful motivator that leads to student engagement and action
SPEAKERS:
Andrew Margon (Teacher: NY, NY), Jennifer Cirillo (Shelburne Farms: Shelburne, VT)