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Meet the Next Generation of San Antonio Climate Leaders
As cities across the world grapple with the pressing need to address climate change and environmental injustice, it’s more important than ever to activate the next generation of environmental leaders....
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Meet the Austin Youth Leading Climate Equity Action
“Providing pathways for youth to lead the way on climate change is a critical step. Their sense of urgency is understandable given the state of the world we will be passing on to them. There is much...
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EcoRise is the New Home for Presidio Graduate School’s Climate Change...
Educators are an essential part of solving the climate crisis because they are uniquely qualified to equip the next generation with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve a flourishing, equitable...
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Students Shine at EcoRise’s 2023 Showcases
“The EcoRise showcase is a reason for students to believe in themselves,” explains Cherice Greene, a fourth-year EcoRise Teacher Ambassador at Washington, DC’s Friendship Academy. 2023 was the fourth...
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Community Partnership Fosters Outdoor Learning for Jersey City Students
PS #33 students planting their first seeds in the new raised garden beds. Photo by Robert Deitchler, courtesy of Gensler An exciting partnership led by EcoRise brought together community members,...
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Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council for Climate Initiatives Now Accepting...
The fourth cohort of this council will represent communities and deepen engagement with the San Antonio Climate Action and Adaptation Plan San Antonio, Texas (August 14, 2023) — The mission of Mayor...
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Meet the 2023–2024 EcoRise Teacher Ambassadors
Classrooms are where youth learn the knowledge and skills needed to achieve a flourishing, equitable future. When integrating sustainability and climate education into classrooms, teachers become...
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Empowering All Students to Make a Difference
Dear community, My name is Celia Ayenesazan. I am an EcoRise Teacher Ambassador and educator in Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia. As a special education teacher, I strive to implement...
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The Transformative Power of Education
Dear community, My name is Isabel Anaya. As an educator, former Teacher Ambassador, and current Board Member at EcoRise, I have had the privilege of witnessing the profound impact of our organization...
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Overcoming Challenges and Food Deserts
Dear community, My name is Laura Berenguer, and I am an EcoRise Teacher Ambassador working at a Title 1 school for students with disabilities in Miami, Florida. For the past several years, I have been...
View ArticleGames for Change Student Challenge Highlights Climate as 2023-24 Theme and...
A first, the competition will now be open to international student game designers and accept analog tabletop game submissions NEW YORK (November 28, 2023) — Games for Change (G4C) announced the themes...
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Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council for Climate Initiatives Welcomes 31 Local...
Cohort will deepen community engagement through the San Antonio Climate Action and Adaptation Plan San Antonio, Texas (December 4, 2023) — As climate disasters increase in frequency, there is more...
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Triple Your Donation to Support Educators
Dear community, We’re thrilled to share that our community raised $2,748 on #GivingTuesday! Today, we are 61% of the way to our overall fundraising goal of $40,000 for our Support Educators, Change...
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33 Local Youth Leaders Selected for Austin Youth Climate Equity Council
En español abajo. The Council deepens youth engagement in local climate action and Austin’s Climate Equity Plan Austin, Texas (December 12, 2023) — To make cities more resilient, inclusive, and...
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Finding Your Place in the Green Schools Movement
What is a green school? Green schools are more than just school buildings with a garden or a low carbon footprint. They are public spaces that protect staff and student health, reduce environmental...
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Welcoming Co-Executive Director, Abby Randall
Dear community, I hope your 2024 is off to a great start! After a well-deserved holiday break, the EcoRise team is back in action, creating teacher professional development workshops, hosting Youth...
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Introduce Your Students to Climate Resilience
Preparing Students for a Resilient Future In a world where students and their families are more likely to be affected by climate change, community care, and climate solutions become essential topics...
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Launching Recycling and Composting Programs at My School
Dear community, My name is Caroleena. I am a senior at Judson Early College Academy (JECA) in Universal City, Texas. I have been a part of EcoRise’s San Antonio Youth Engagement Council for Climate...
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