At the heart of Earth Day is the drive toward individual and collective action to care for the Earth and the systems that humans and all life depend on for air, water, food, and green space.
Did you know that Washington has learning standards designed to engage our students in exploring, understanding, and taking action to solve environmental problems in their communities? Washington’s K-12 Integrated Environmental and Sustainability Education Learning Standards are under revision and should be adopted and released in late 2024. Meanwhile, check out the state Environmental and Sustainability Literacy Plan. The goal of the plan is to ensure that our students have the ability and mindset to take individual and collective action that addresses environmental problems in their communities.
Thank you for your contributions to environmental and sustainability education in Washington! Every time you act, whether individually, collectively, in large or small ways, your actions add up to make a big positive change. Thank you for making a difference in your community!
In Solidarity,
Elizabeth and Courtney
