. @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...

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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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...

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

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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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

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: 🧵

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

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

Join us on Wednesday for @claudiapersico.bsky.social's virtual seminar!

Annenberg Institute@annenberginstitute.bsky.social · 4mo ago

It’s not just about the environment—it’s about equity. Dr. Claudia Persico joins @edsustainable.bsky.social to discuss how reducing pollution exposure at the school level can boost student success. 📆 4/15 | 🕐 1:00-1:45 PM EST 🔗 buff.ly/qtjf7KU

Help us amplify this event by resharing this post and letting your colleagues and contacts know! We'd love to see you there 🌏 + 🎓

SustainableED@edsustainable.bsky.social · 4mo ago

‼️ 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

🚌 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

‼️ 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

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."

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

SustainableED Virtual Seminar Series: Hunter Gehlbach

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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

Excellent writeup of some of the themes and takeaways from our panel last week: education.brown.edu/news/2026-03...

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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Brown University Department of Education@brownedudept.bsky.social · 5mo ago

As part of Brown’s Climate Week, a panel hosted by @matthewakraft.com brought together practitioners from across Rhode Island to explore how education policy, school leadership, and environmental partnerships shape climate learning in schools. education.brown.edu/news/2026-03...

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

SustainableED Brown Climate Week Panel 2026

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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

#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...

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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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...

🗞️ 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...

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

@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...

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 · 6mo ago

This March, Brown University will launch its first Climate Week—a celebration of ideas, innovation, & action for a sustainable future. Learn more: https://ibes.brown.edu/news-events/brown-climate-week Brown University School of Public Health Cogut Institute for the Humanities Watson School at Brown

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...

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

Virtual Seminar on 2/9 -- open to all! Register here: buff.ly/fT2A94F

Annenberg Institute@annenberginstitute.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Can school gardens do more than grow veggies? In our next #SustainableED Seminar, Dr. Jaimie Davis will review the rigorous evidence on how school gardens impact student health and learning. @annenberginstitute.bsky.social Register here: brown.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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)

Reminder: One more week to apply to present at the inaugural SustainableED Conference! Submit your abstract: forms.gle/yy1Gfv4nU9Th...

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. 🧵