Are We Ready?
This nine-part series explores how we’re teaching through climate change. We report on how climate change emergencies are disrupting student learning, exacerbating mental health problems, devastating school infrastructure, and how the coronavirus pandemic is a preview of what education looks like in a climate emergency. We also look at how textbooks are coming up short in teaching kids about climate, how medical schools are preparing future doctors and how, despite the obstacles, some educators are finding ways to give students skills they need to better protect themselves and their communities.
Climate Change Is A Health Crisis. Are Doctors Prepared?
Teaching Among The Ashes: ‘It’s Not Just Your House That Burned, It’s Everyone’s’
When The Waters Rise, How Will We Keep Schools Open?
Coronavirus Is The Practice Run For Schools. But Soon Comes Climate Change
How The Science Of Vaccination Is Taught (Or Not) In US Textbooks
Why Climate Change Caused Me To Rethink My Career Plans
How A Group Of Mississippi Teens Are Saving Their Town From Climate Change
How Will Flooding Affect Your School?
Are We Ready? How We Are Preparing – And Not Preparing – Kids For Climate Change
In an analysis of dozens of middle school and high school textbooks, we found that descriptions of climate change were superficial and contained errors; some did not discuss the topic at all.
by Caroline Preston and Rebecca Klein
No U.S. region is immune to floods, but schools in low-income communities may be hit hardest.
by Pete D’Amato and Caroline Preston
A group in the rural part of the state is teaching kids about the climate science they're not learning in schools, and empowering them to change their communities.
by Rebecca Klein
With at least 6,444 schools at high risk of flooding, and families retreating to safer ground, educators struggle to serve those who stay.
by Sophie Kasakove
After surviving California’s deadliest fire, a school district contends with collective post-traumatic stress.
by Aditi Malhotra
Every child born today will have their health affected by climate change. So why is the subject missing from medical school teaching?
By finding ways to continue learning through the pandemic, the education system will be better equipped for a future marked by severe weather emergencies.
by Caroline Preston
As scientists race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, teachers say teaching about the issue has become increasingly tricky
by Rebecca Klein and Caroline Preston
“I feel like I have no choice but to pursue an education and career path that will arm me with the weapons I need to fight this ‘global war.’”
by Ashley Thorshov
by Caroline Preston
Editors: Samantha Storey, Sarah Garland, Caroline Preston Reporters: Aditi Malhotra, Rebecca Klein, Sophie Kasakove, Caroline Preston Copy Editors: Alan Bradshaw, Laura Bradshaw-Tucker, Bobbi Olson, Janet Piorko, Mari Hayman Data: Pete D’Amato Illustration: Hoi Chan Photo Editors: Chris McGonigal, Damon Scheleur Art Director: Rebecca Zisser
