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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
MONDAY 10/5: @joshua-goodman.com will be presenting the first of this year's SustainableED Virtual Seminar Series at 1pm EST. Open to all and hosted on Zoom! Register: tinyurl.com/22jrpect
Top banner advertises the SustainableED 2026-27 Virtual Seminar Series. Below, presentation information for Joshua Goodman's seminar is listed alongside his headshot. The talk title listed is, "Something in the Air - Environmental Conditions, Student Learning, and School Infrastructure." The seminar will be held Monday, October 5, 2027, from 1:00 - 1:45 pm EST.
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📰 New coverage of our research on school proximity to environmental hazard sites in Environmental Health News: www.ehn.org/schools-haza...
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Nearly half of U.S. schools located within a mile of a polluted site
A nationwide analysis published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that 44% of U.S. schools (pre-K through grade 12) are located within one mile of a known hazardous site.In shor...
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🎧 New podcast! @matthewakraft.com chats with @pnas.org about our new research on school proximity to environmental hazards Check it out : www.pnas.org/post/podcast...
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📢 Announcing the 26-27 SustainableED Virtual Seminar Series! We're hosting 4 seminars synthesizing research at the intersection of education and climate change: 10/5 @joshua-goodman.com 11/16 Cassandra R. Davis 2/1 Patricia Fabian 3/8 Oren Pizmony-Levy Register: linktr.ee/edsustainable
Seminar series poster sharing the headshots, speaker names, talk titles, and times for the 2026-27 SustainableED Virtual Seminar Series. The talks listed proceed as follows:

- October 5, 2026, Joshua Goodman, "Something in the Air - Environmental Conditions, Student Learning, and School Infrastructure"

- November 16, 2026, Cassandra R. Davis, "A Call to Justice: Understanding how Environmental Disasters Disrupt our Schools, Students, and Communities and Providing Guidance to Enact Change"

- February 1, 2027, Patricia Fabian, "Lessons from the First U.S. School Districts with Real-Time Indoor Environmental Quality Sensors in Classrooms"

- March 8, 2027, Oren Pizmony-Levy, "Does the Public Support Climate Change Education? What Americans Think Schools Should Teach About Climate Change"
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
@matthewakraft.com provides an overview of our new research in his latest interview with Josh Cowen, discussing the prevalence of potential exposure to environmental hazards at schools in the US. 🎧 Find the full recording and transcript here: joshcowen.substack.com/p/is-your-sc...
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Is your school near a toxic hazard site?
Sitting down with Brown University's Dr. Matthew Kraft, whose team has just released a shocking new report showing that thousands of American schools are located near environmental hazard sites.
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Matthew A Kraft @matthewakraft.com · 11/08/2026
The #SustainableED team's first publication is out in @pnas.org. We document the scale of potential pollutant & carcinogen exposure across US K12 schools. 8% of all schools are within a few blocks of EPA registered hazard sites. Exposure risk is highly inequitable. 🧵
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🚨 New paper alert! 🚨 Our team's first publication is out now in @pnas.org, documenting the scale of potential pollutant & carcinogen exposure across US K12 schools. Read the full paper: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... Open access preprint: edworkingpapers.com/ai26-1384
A screenshot of the cover page of a journal publication described in the post. This paper is published in PNAS and titled "US schools' proximity to environmental hazard sites: A national analysis"
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Brown University Department of Education @brownedudept.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
. @edsustainable.bsky.social recently held its inaugural conference on Brown University’s campus, bringing together attendees from universities, nonprofits, and policy organizations across the country. @annenberginstitute.bsky.social 🌎🏫 education.brown.edu/news/2026-07...
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SustainableED Hosts Inaugural Conference on Education and Climate Change
Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners gathered on Brown’s campus for a day of cross-sector conversation on building climate-smart schools.
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Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES) @brown-ibes.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Postdoc opportunity 📢 IBES seeks candidates for distinguished Voss Postdoctoral Fellows in any field relevant to environmental research. Appointments start July 2027 with an expected term of two years. Submit step-one proposals by Sept 1! ibes.brown.edu/opportunitie...
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Matthew A Kraft @matthewakraft.com · 11/05/2026
Check out the highlights from our #SustainableED conference in @carolinepreston.bsky.social's round-up of the cutting-edge research happening at the intersection of EducationXClimate in the @hechingerreport.org. hechingerreport.org/data-centers... @edsustainable.bsky.social
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Data centers, air pollution, climate math: Lessons from a climate and education conference
New research tackles harms of learning near data centers and airports, how education can lead to climate action, and more.
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Thank you to everyone who made our first annual SustainableED Conference a huge success! We're already excited to reconvene next year and encourage you to sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about future events: mailchi.mp/annenbergins... 📸 Annamaria Luecht
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
For Earth Day, we're spending some time reading and reflecting on research that advances our understanding of the connections between education and climate change. Here's our reading list: 🧵
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
The SustainableED Conference program includes 12 research presentations, 2 keynote conversations, and 3 breakout sessions from experts representing 16 institutions! Only limited spaces remain to register. Register: bit.ly/41D3Bcx More info: bit.ly/4lYQfAG
The Sustainable Education Research Initiative, Research at the Intersection of Education and the Environment, 2026 Conference Program - May 1st - Providence, RI

Lists even timing and speakers throughout the day.
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Annenberg Institute @annenberginstitute.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
We’re live today with Dr. Claudia Persico to discuss the "invisible" factors affecting student performance: pollution and environmental health. Final call to join the seminar: buff.ly/qtjf7KU @edsustainable.bsky.social @matthewakraft.com
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Join us on Wednesday for @claudiapersico.bsky.social's virtual seminar!
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Help us amplify this event by resharing this post and letting your colleagues and contacts know! We'd love to see you there 🌏 + 🎓
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Annenberg Institute @annenberginstitute.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
🚌 Did you know school bus pollution can directly impact test scores? Join @edsustainable.bsky.social as Dr. Claudia Persico surveys the causal evidence on how environmental toxins—from highways to TRI sites—shape student achievement and health. 🗓️ 4/15 | 🕐 1-1:45 PM EST 🔗 Register: buff.ly/qtjf7KU
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
‼️ REGISTRATION NOW OPEN ‼️ Limited spots are now available to attend the SustainableED Conference on May 1 in Providence, RI! Join us for an intimate event connecting ed x climate research to practice. Register: bit.ly/41D3Bcx More info: bit.ly/4lYQfAG
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The SustainableED Team will be presenting at @aefpweb.bsky.social this week! We're excited to take part in Panels 3.10 "Climate Change and Education," 10.10 "Teacher Effectiveness: Evidence Across Contexts and Outcomes," and 11.10 "The Educational Impacts of Pollution."
A banner indicating an AEFP conference event and the logo for the Annenberg Institute. The body of the image depicts a headshot of Samantha Kane and the text "Tech Boom or Bust? The Impact of Data Center Expansion on Air Quality and Student Outcomes, Saturday, March 21, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM"A banner indicating an AEFP conference event and the logo for the Annenberg Institute. The body of the image depicts a headshot of Sohil Malik and the text "U.S. Schools' Proximity to Environmental Hazard Sites: A National Analysis, Saturday, March 21, 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM"A banner indicating an AEFP conference event and the logo for the Annenberg Institute. The body of the image depicts a headshot of Grace Falken and the text "Education and Climate Change: Synthesizing the Evidence to Guide Future Research, Thursday, March 19, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM"A banner indicating an AEFP conference event and the logo for the Annenberg Institute. The body of the image depicts a headshot of Matthew Kraft and the text "Is Teacher Effectiveness Fully Portable? Evidence from the Random Assignment of Transfer Incentives, Saturday, March 21, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM"
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Yesterday we hosted Hunter Gehlbach for a fantastic virtual seminar: "The Global Challenge of Teaching about Environmentalism, Climate Change, and Planetary Health." In case you missed it, the recording is now live on YouTube: youtu.be/k4NSzHU7nSw
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SustainableED Virtual Seminar Series: Hunter Gehlbach
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Annenberg Institute @annenberginstitute.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Today we explore the "why" and "how" of Planetary Health education with Dr. Gehlbach. Let’s talk about the intersection of Earth’s systems and human behavior. 🌍🤝 Sign up to join the @edsustainable.bsky.social conversation: buff.ly/zFxTKx3
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Excellent writeup of some of the themes and takeaways from our panel last week: education.brown.edu/news/2026-03...
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Where Climate Meets the Classroom: RI Leaders on Sustainable Schools and the Future of Environmental Education
As part of Brown Climate Week, practitioners from across Rhode Island explored how education policy, school leadership, and environmental partnerships shape climate learning in schools.
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Thanks to all who attended our panel for Brown Climate Week on Monday: “Where Climate Meets Education Policy and Practice: Perspectives from the Field in Rhode Island” If you missed it, the panel recording is now available on YouTube! youtu.be/hKrvsjvbZJ0
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SustainableED Brown Climate Week Panel 2026
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Annenberg Institute @annenberginstitute.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Join us for our next #SustainableED Seminar as Dr. Gehlbach explores the future of Planetary Health education and how to turn knowledge into collective action. 🗓️: 3/11 | 🕐 1:00-1:45 PM EST Register here: buff.ly/zFxTKx3 @edsustainable.bsky.social
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Matthew A Kraft @matthewakraft.com · 02/03/2026
#SustainableED is kicking off Brown Climate Week w/ a moderated panel @brownedudept.bsky.social @annenberginstitute.bsky.social Where Climate Meets Education Policy & Practice: Perspectives from the Field in Rhode Island 164 Angell St Room 202 2-3 pm Register here events.brown.edu/annenberg-in...
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Brown Climate Week Panel: “Where Climate Meets Education Policy and Practice: Perspectives from the Field in Rhode Island”
SustainableED Founder and Faculty Director Matthew Kraft will host a moderated panel with three leading practitioners in Rhode Island engaged in en...
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Institute at Brown for Environment & Society (IBES) @brown-ibes.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Monday, March 2! Join @edsustainable.bsky.social, @annenberginstitute.bsky.social, @brownedudept.bsky.social, and IBES for Where Climate Meets Education Policy and Practice: Perspectives from the Field in Rhode Island. #BrownClimateWeek Learn more & register: events.brown.edu/annenberg-in...
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🗞️ Fresh reporting from @the74.bsky.social covers our recent EdWorkingPaper: www.the74million.org/article/mill... Read the full paper, in which we paint a nationwide picture of potential student exposure to environmental toxins: doi.org/10.26300/e04...
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Last week, we hosted Dr. Jaimie Davis for a fantastic seminar providing an overview of the impacts of school gardens and strategies for making these programs most impactful and sustainable. Missed out? Catch up with the recording on YouTube: youtu.be/O_00XdKZyFU
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Annenberg Institute @annenberginstitute.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
@matthewakraft.com will host a moderated panel with three leading practitioners in Rhode Island engaged in environmental education as part of Brown University's first-ever Climate Week. Learn more about this @edsustainable.bsky.social event: events.brown.edu/event/327455...
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Brown Climate Week Panel: “Where Climate Meets Education Policy and Practice: Perspectives from the Field in Rhode Island”
SustainableED Founder and Faculty Director Matthew Kraft will host a moderated panel with three leading practitioners in Rhode Island engaged in en...
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Matthew A Kraft @matthewakraft.com · 10/02/2026
Care about schools? Concerned about climate change? I hope you'll take 4 minutes to listen to the newest “Possibly" podcast from @brown-ibes.bsky.social. We talk about the origins of #SustainableED & how education systems can adapt to & address climate change. thepublicsradio.org/possibly-pod...
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Annenberg Institute @annenberginstitute.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
How do we make school gardens last? 🌻 Beyond the health data, Dr. Jaimie Davis will discuss strategies for sustainability based on data from 500+ teachers across the US. Join us for this #SustainableED deep dive! @annenberginstitute.bsky.social Register here: buff.ly/fT2A94F
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Virtual Seminar on 2/9 -- open to all! Register here: buff.ly/fT2A94F
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Final call! Submit your abstract today for consideration to present at the inaugural SustainableED Conference on May 1st! forms.gle/yy1Gfv4nU9Th... (Review is rolling until all spots are filled)
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Reminder: One more week to apply to present at the inaugural SustainableED Conference! Submit your abstract: forms.gle/yy1Gfv4nU9Th...
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
This spring, we’re hosting the inaugural SustainableED Conference! This event will convene researchers across a range of disciplines along with practitioners, non-profit organizers, and policymakers to generate policy-relevant insights from research. 🧵
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Missed our first SustainableED Virtual Seminar? You can now watch Dr. @jorgecuartas.bsky.social's fantastic overview of the connections between childhood development and climate change on YouTube: youtu.be/3pRITHSB0vQ
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SustainableED Virtual Seminar Series: Jorge Cuartas
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Join us this afternoon! Register here: buff.ly/BD7cCv5
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Coming up on Monday! Register for Dr. Cuartas' seminar on climate change and childhood development here: buff.ly/BD7cCv5
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Annenberg Institute @annenberginstitute.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🌍How does climate change impact our youngest learners? In our new #SustainableED Speaker Series, @jorgecuartas.bsky.social will explore emerging evidence connecting climate change and child development. 🗓️: 12/1 | 🕐 1:00-1:45 EST Register here: buff.ly/BD7cCv5
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
‼️ Call for abstracts: present at the SustainableED Conference (May 1st in Providence, RI) ‼️ We're hosting a one-day conference connecting research and practice around education x climate change. Interested in presenting your research? Apply now: tinyurl.com/47esvusn
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
📢 Announcing the 25-26 SustainableED Virtual Seminar Series! We're hosting 4 public seminars synthesizing research at the intersection of ed & climate change: 12/1 @jorgecuartas.bsky.social 2/9 Jaimie Davis 3/11 Hunter Gehlbach 4/15 @claudiapersico.bsky.social Register: linktr.ee/edsustainable
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
New 🌍 + 🎓 job opportunity: Teachers College at Columbia University is hiring an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Sustainability & Education! Be a part of their new Sustainability & Ed MA program. More info in the posting --> employment.tc.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job...
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Assistant Professor of Teaching in Sustainability & Education
The newly established Master of Arts in Sustainability & Education Program at Teachers College, Columbia University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching position, begin...
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Tomorrow (!) at SREE: Sohil Malik will be presenting *new* research from our team, "Pollution and Environmental Contamination Sites Near US Schools: A National Analysis" Symposium #543 in Salon 7, 9:00am on Friday Hope to see you there!
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
At SREE 2025 this week: Grace Falken will be presenting findings from our recent working paper, "Education Systems and Climate Change: Synthesizing the Evidence to Guide Future Research" Symposium #543 in Salon 7, 9:00am on Friday Hope to see you there!
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
🌍+🎓 job alert! The University of Wisconsin-Madison is hiring a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor with expertise in education, the environment, and society. Check out the opportunity at the link below + share with your networks! jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/assista...
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Assistant or Associate Professor in Educational Policy Studies - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:FacultyEmployment Type:Regula...
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
We are excited to welcome Postdoc Samantha Kane and Senior Advisor Laura Schifter to the SustainableED team 🥳 Both bring invaluable expertise in crafting and communicating rigorous, policy-relevant research. Looking forward to what's next!
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SustainableED @edsustainable.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
✍️ New on @brookings.edu Brown Center Chalkboard: Why climate change is an urgent education policy issue. We cover: * How climate change disrupts schools * What schools can do to advance change + a lookup tool for climate risks in your district www.brookings.edu/articles/cli...
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