We need to educate each living generation about the potential mitigation and resiliency measures that can be taken preventatively today to alleviate the crises caused by climate emergency. This is critical to the work Waterspirit does, especially with regards to clean energy, stormwater management and green infrastructure.

People in New Jersey have taken the lead on incorporating climate change education standardization into K-12 curricula and it has not been easy.

We are proud to highlight one of our favorite educators, Carolyn McGrath, who demonstrates what is possible when incorporating science, advocacy and art for students, their families and the outer communities she continues to reach. You may recall, Waterspirit’s team asked for you to sign a letter in support of this standardization including mathematics and English language arts when it was being challenged. We thank you for your ongoing activism. Educators like Carolyn need our unwavering, active support. Check out her latest quotes in the most recent article listed below.

Many US Schools Aren’t Teaching About Climate Change. Students Aren’t Happy About That via USA Today, 9/24/23

New Jersey Requires Climate Change Education. A Year In, Here’s How It’s Going via NPR 8/21/23

In New Jersey, Teaching Climate Change to the Next Generation via UNDARK 11/14/22