Mission

Support the teaching and learning of climate change and climate justice in all classrooms in Portland Public Schools. Collaborate to develop transdisciplinary curriculum and professional learning that empowers educators and youth to become transformative racial equity leaders and global stewards and ambassadors.  Collaborate with district and community partners to empower youth to lead the district and the world in becoming more sustainable.

Core Function

• Within the Office of Teaching and Learning, support the development of K-12 science and social studies curriculum that engages students in learning about climate change and climate justice
• Collaborate with the Office of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement to support the development of youth leadership and engagement opportunities
• Collaborate with the Office of Sustainability to support the development of curriculum that empowers youth to analyze data and create solutions to sustainability and climate justice issues in their community

2022-2023

• Launch of the Climate Crisis Response Committee
• Creating the School Sustainability Champions Network
• PPS Greenhouse Gas Inventory
• Spring Climate Summit

Kat Davis shared an Annual Report on the Climate Crisis Response Policy implementation at the June 13, 2023 Board Meeting. To watch her presentation to the Board, click the play button below (1:42:36). The Climate Crisis Response Committee also shared their report on the progress of this work. Visit the CCRC tab for more.