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...

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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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/

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

Green schools = big savings

How schools are saving money by cutting their carbon emissions

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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.

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...

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...

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...

Student Leadership · National Energy Education Development Project

Student Leadership · National Energy Education Development Project

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#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.

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.

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...

#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

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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#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

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...

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...

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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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...

Braveboy Climate Leadership Summit 2025: Opening Ceremony & Keynote | Bowie State University

YouTube video by Prince George's County Government

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#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.

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...

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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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.

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...

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...

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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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?...

Board of Education Climate Change Action Plan Committee Meeting October 29, 2025

YouTube video by PGCPS

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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...

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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#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

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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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