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Climate Parents of Prince George’s

@climateparentspgmd.bsky.social
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Climate Parents is a movement of parents & families advocating #cleanenergy and #climateaction to keep our kids healthy & safe. We are advocating for that in Prince George's County, Maryland.

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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Saddened by this article in @wired.com showing how the plastics industry is exploiting under-resourced educators to spread plastics propaganda. I am thankful we have strong environmental education in PGCPS and we need to make sure that stays strong. www.wired.com/story/plasti...
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Plastics Companies Are Writing Lesson Plans. What Could Go Wrong?
The science curriculum the industry is offering to schools casts plastics as safe, recyclable, and a source of good jobs. Critics say it’s propaganda.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Unfortunately it looks like CA is going to short change their kids and long-term savings to tax payers because they have been neglecting holding energy costs down. Via @canarymedia.com www.canarymedia.com/articles/car...
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California’s choice: Cleaner air for schools or money for utilities
State lawmakers must decide whether to unlock $194M to fix aging school HVAC and plumbing systems or return it to utilities for a few dollars off monthly…
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The final step in the data collection journey for the PGCPS Electric School Bus & Bus Lot Modernization Work Group will be tomorrow, 6/17. Tune in to see the progress the group made in tackling the challenge of school bus electrification in Prince George's: pgcps.community.highbond.com/Portal/
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
This is great news that Shawn Joseph had been tapped to lead PGCPS permanently. Since taking the reins he has been a champion of the Climate Change Action Plan and a leader for our students. marylandmatters.org/2026/06/02/i...
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Interim Prince George’s schools superintendent tapped for permanent job - Maryland Matters
Prince George’s County could have a new superintendent of schools who’s got a head start on the job. Shawn Joseph, the interim leader of the school system for the last year, was nominated Monday by Co...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Join @mdlcv.bsky.social on Thursday at 6:00 PM for an informative webinar on air pollution, children’s health, and the benefits of electric school buses. Register here: www.marylandconservation.org/event/esb-we...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Great discussion in @strongtowns.org about how where we build schools can harm school budgets in the long term. Of course more bussing leads to more pollution too. www.strongtowns.org/journal/2026...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A new report out from Building Power Resource Center continues to point to solar, geothermal, and other clean energy solutions as also being a help to school budgets. #SchoolClimateAction #ClimateActionNow hechingerreport.org/green-school...
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Green schools = big savings
How schools are saving money by cutting their carbon emissions
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Safe walking, biking, and rolling to all the kids on their way to school for Walk, Bike, or Roll to School Day. It’s a healthy, climate friendly way to get to school and we need to keep our kids safe.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Discover how you can sponsor a unique opportunity for a local high school student to see their future in Urban Forestry! They can spend an ñ week diving into hands-on experiences and building skills on campus at the UMD, College Park. When: May 6, 1:00 PM Sign up: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
ICYMI the Prince George’s Board of Ed got an update on the Climate Change Action Plan at their last work session. The progress that PGCPS has made in combatting climate change is nothing short of amazing. #PGCPSProud #ClimateActionNow www.youtube.com/live/Md285a5...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
NEED is looking for applications for the Youth Energy Leadership Award by 4/30 This award honors students showing effective leadership and energy knowledge. It’s available to graduating high school seniors or 1st or 2nd year university or technical school students. www.need.org/need-student...
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Student Leadership · National Energy Education Development Project
Student Leadership · National Energy Education Development Project
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
#ActionFriday Saturday 4/11 @mothersoutfront.org and @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social are hosting a training for #MakePollutersPay at University of Maryland. The funds from such a program could help fund electric school buses, net zero schools and more. Join the fight.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Celebrate National Walking Day All Week Wednesday is National Walking Day! National Walking Day was started in 2007 by Healthier Generation’s co-founder, the American Heart Association, to encourage Americans to be more active.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
What is the Maryland Climate Teach-In? The Maryland Climate Teach-In is a celebration of statewide climate change literacy and learning throughout all of April. Join hundreds of Maryland educators and REGISTER to participate in the Maryland Climate Teach-In. www.surveymonkey.com/r/MDTeachInR...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
#ActionFriday There are only one more session to let the PG Board of Education know that we still need to fund electric bus charging, climate friendly food, environmental education and other #ClimateChangeActionPlan priorities. Register now: tinyurl.com/2vmzpff9
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Dollars and Decisions Parent & Student Learning Session // Sesión de aprendizaje de Dólares y Decisiones para padres y estudiantes
The Prince George's County Board of Education and PGCPS Interim Superintendent, Dr. Shawn Joseph, invite you to join us for an interactive learning session on the FY27 operating budget. This is a crit...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
#ActionFriday There are still two more sessions to let the PG Board of Education know that we still need to fund electric bus charging, climate friendly food, environmental education and other #ClimateChangeActionPlan priorities. Register now: tinyurl.com/2vmzpff9
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Mothers Out Front is starting a campaign here in Prince George’s to push for a bill in MD to “Make Polluters Pay”. In the past when this bill was introduced the funds partially to give to schools for electric buses and net zero buildings. #ClimateAction RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Despite federal rollbacks climate action in schools continues. @generation180.bsky.social helped 21 PA schools to assess their solar potential, apply, and secure nearly $17 million in state grants and federal tax credits for solar. Read more about this success: generation180.org/blog/pennsyl...
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Pennsylvania schools charge ahead with solar despite federal setbacks
Pennsylvania schools are emerging as an unexpected engine of clean energy progress in one of the top carbon-emitting states in the country. Across the
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
ICYMI, on 11/20, CEX Braveboy hosted a climate summit to bring Prince George’s clmate leaders together to join in climate action. The CCAP students spoke at the opening session (~1:25 into video) “On the count of 3, transformational change starts here. 1, 2, 3…” www.youtube.com/live/-BjaRsh...
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Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit 2025: Opening Ceremony & Keynote | Bowie State University
YouTube video by Prince George's County Government
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
#ActionAlert Do you know a PGCPS student with an interest in art and in the environment? The EcoAction art contest is back and accepting submissions until January 9. Nature’s Voice, Out Choice.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Interesting way that CT’s Green Bank is loaning funds to help schools go solar. These types of investments save taxpayers in the long run, but it’s hard for schools to find the upfront capital. Maybe it’s time for a MD Green Bank? www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
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Connecticut’s pioneering model for publicly owned, small-scale solar
The Connecticut Green Bank goes beyond grants and loans to directly develop solar for towns and schools — a model other states could follow.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Very #PGCPSProud to see this month’s issue of School Transportation News with our very own Keba Baldwin on the cover. It included discussion of his efforts to make bus routes more efficient in line with Climate Change Action Plan recommendations.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Did you see that Ellen Ochoa Middle School received the 2025 AIA Maryland Public Building of the Year award? The school is LEED Gold, has geothermal heating/cooling, and has solar, making it net zero, consuming as much energy as it produces. Read more: www.pgcps.org/offices/capi...
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Prince George’s County Celebrates Ellen Ochoa Middle School’s AIA Award for Sustainable Design Excellence
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Join Labor Network for Sustainability, We Build Progress, Bargaining for the Common Good, Building Power Resource Center, and Public School Strong on 11/19th at 3 ET for a webinar “Bargaining for Green Schools, Good Jobs, and Bright Futures.” Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/webin...
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Webinar: Bargaining for Green Schools, Good Jobs, and Bright Futures
Across the country, union educators are joining with parents, students, and neighbors to win the climate-safe, fully-funded, community schools we deserve. Our new report, Bargaining for Green Schools,...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
ICYMI the Prince George’s BoE Climate Change Action Plan Ad Hoc Workgroup got a briefing on solar installation and cleaner transportation in PGCPS last week. 😊New schools are getting solar 😢Electric bus lots are stalled Watch to learn more: youtu.be/3y_j-PZGp9c?...
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Board of Education Climate Change Action Plan Committee Meeting October 29, 2025
YouTube video by PGCPS
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Did you see that @generation180.bsky.social has a new resource out showing how schools can be a valuable resilience hub? Solar and onsite batteries can make schools a refuge when disaster hits. generation180.org/resource/pot...
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Unlocking the Potential of Schools as Community Resilience Hubs
Unlocking the Potential of Schools as Community Resilience Hubs Generation180’s issue brief reveals that America’s schools are at the heart of our nation’s disaster response system — and dangerously u...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
#ActionFriday It’s that time of year to let the PGCPS Board of Education OBFA Committee that they should continue supporting the Climate Change Action Plan in next FY’s budget. Fill out the survey now. www.surveymonkey.com/r/SY26_Budget
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
It’s great to see that Maryland is still investing in the electric school bus future. This will be another great resource for PGCPS to continue progress on the Climate Action Plan. www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/09/m...
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Maryland provides $4.9 million for electric school buses
The Maryland Energy Administration will award $4.9 million in grants for electric school buses, charging infrastructure and other costs.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Though you should be safe every day, play special care on October 8 for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day. 8 Prince George’s schools have events to promote safe, active ways to get to school. www.walkbiketoschool.org/registration...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
The Chispa Maryland team will discuss their Clean Buses Healthy Kids campaign at this upcoming webinar on Wed 10/8 from 12-12:30. They advocate for clean, electric school buses for our children. Register here: www.marylandconservation.org/event/conser...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Great news from Miami where they electric school buses are playing a key role in their path towards sustainability. #SchoolClimateAction thecityfix.com/blog/how-mia...
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How Miami Is Using Electric School Buses To Advance School District Sustainability |
Transportation is Miami-Dade school district’s third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Adding electric school buses to their fleet can change that. Photo: Climate Solutions/Flickr The Miami-...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Comptroller @brookelierman.bsky.social has a new report finding 80% of MD schools need renovation or replacement. It’s a great opportunity to make sure new or renovated schools are efficient, solar, and have geothermal to save on long term operation costs. marylandmatters.org/2025/09/19/c...
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Comptroller: 80% of public schools in need of ‘repair, renovation or replacement' - Maryland Matters
Just 20% of the state's schools are in satisfactory shape or better, while the other 80% would need "repair, renovation or replacement" to get to that level, according to a report released Thursday th...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Unfortunately, because of HR 1, the race is on to move on #CleanEnergy projects in our kids’ schools. Access to clean, cheap energy is something our kids deserve, but they do need help with the up front costs. grist.org/energy/stude...
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Students, schools race to save clean energy projects in face of Trump deadline
Many projects such as solar panels and electric school buses may not meet new deadlines for tax credits under the “big, beautiful bill.”
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
#ActionFriday There are still opportunities to meet with Interim Superintendent Joseph to let him know you support #SchoolClimateAction in Prince George’s County Public schools!
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Recent research from WRI shows that electric school buses could save $1.6 billion in health and climate costs a year nationally. What are we waiting for?! #SchoolClimateAction #SunDay thecityfix.com/blog/electri...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Solar panels are ready to be installed on Hyattsville Middle, just like they will be at all of the other Prince George’s Blueprint schools. It’s the School Climate Change Action Plan in action. #PGProud #ClimateAction #HappySunDay
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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
A thought experiment. What if the world's climate policy for the next few years was: flood the planet with cheap or free solar panels? billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-modest-p...
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A Modest Proposal
What if we just flooded the planet with cheap or even free solar panels?
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Unfortunately, new research out shows the increasing physical and mental health burdens our children will experience as climate change continues to worsen. We must act now so things doesn’t get worst for our children and theirs. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
#ActionFriday There are more opportunities to let your voice be heard with Dr. Joseph. He is holding 9 in person sessions with parents and other stakeholders and we can continue to share the good story of the PGCPS Climate Change Action Plan. www.pgcps.org/offices/supe...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Did you see the good news? PGCPS was awarded $2.5 million dollars by the @mdenergy.bsky.social! More of our kids will have healthier rides to school and PGCPS will save on fuel costs because of this investment. Read more: energy.maryland.gov/Pages/newsde...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
We need to make sure that Interim Superintendent Joseph is aware of the PGCPS’s leadership on school climate action, that students and parents care, and that there are financial benefits to this work by attending one of his upcoming listening sessions. Register here: www.pgcps.org/offices/supe...
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Summer 2025: Parent and Community Advisory Sessions With Interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph
Be part of the conversation shaping what’s next for our schools! Join Interim Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph for a summer virtual Parent & Community Advisory Session.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
PGCPS is stepping up their game with solar on schools. They have an RFI out to move to installing solar on potentially up to 60 schools. This would lead to cost savings and and a cleaner school system. www.pgcps.org/offices/purc...
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RFI: Renewable Energy Development Solar Photovoltaic System
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
We are still catching up on all of the stories @canarymedia.com did as part of the Powering Rural Futures series. It’s an example closer to home of recent HS grads entering solar apprenticeships. This is a model we should look, especially for students in CTE. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
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Solar apprenticeships give Virginia students a head start on clean…
A regional partnership aims to train young people in anticipation of increasing demand for renewable energy-focused jobs in the heart of coal country.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Great story from @canarymedia.com and Rural News Network on opportunities in South Dakota to pursue apprenticeships in clean energy after high school. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
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South Dakota students tap into growing wind-energy job market
Technical colleges are creating direct pipelines into the industry — and the number of available jobs is “crazy,” said one student who is about to…
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
A Prince George’s PTO dad had a nice oped in @marylandmatters.org about the need for all our children to have safe ways to walk and bike to school. #SafeStreets4All #ClimateAction marylandmatters.org/2025/05/24/w...
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Why our kids can't wait for safe routes to school - Maryland Matters
Many of the students who walked to school for National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day this month did so along perilous routes, but it doesn't have to be that way, writes Timothy Meyer, who lays out...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
@worldresources.bsky.social is sharing the stories of students around the country advocating for electric school buses. We can’t let them down. They deserve quiet, healthy buses to get to school. We have the technology, we just need to keep the will. electricschoolbusinitiative.org/students-ele...
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Students for Electric School Buses | Electric School Bus Initiative
These Electric School Bus Champions have taken action to secure clean rides to school for themselves, their classmates and future generations. Hear about this important work in their own words.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
#ActionFriday Diesel buses produce harmful pollution that impacts our children’s health and ability to learn. Electric school buses are the solution, we just need a little help to get the revolution started. Tell Congress to fund electric school buses!
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Did you see that Ellen Ochoa Middle School was certified LEED Gold this month? Especially exciting are its geothermal HVAC, storm water storage, and solar systems. Another reason to be #PGCPSProud of our school/ leading on #ClimateAction. www.usgbc.org/projects/ell...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Happy #EarthDay 🌎 We know things aren’t going well, but remember you can still make a difference at the grass roots level. For inspiration you can read how school districts around the US are leading on #ClimateAction! Maybe you can lead in your schools too? hep.gse.harvard.edu/978168253948...
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Students, Schools, and Our Climate Moment
A call to action that promotes K–12 schools and students as key contributors to climate solutions Laura A. Schifter and Jonathan Klein highlight the many w...
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Did you see that Labor Network 4 Sustainability is hosting an #EarthDay webinar talking about how teachers led on #ClimateAction! It’s 4/21 at 8pm EDT. Schools are an important nexus to keep action going so that our children have a future. actionnetwork.org/events/chica...
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Chicago Teachers Win for Climate: Labor Network for Sustainability and CTU Webinar
Chicago teachers have won contract language around climate and environmental justice, and the Labor Network for Sustainability is partnering with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) to amplify these vict...
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