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The San Mateo County Office of Education became the 25th school board (and 3rd county board) to pass a resolution building non-partisan political will for climate action and stating that climate change harms students. Here is the text:
San Mateo COE Resolution Unfortunately, it did not include language calling specifically on Congress to act, but hopefully as more and more educational leaders break the silence about national climate neglect, the language can become stronger and more efficient at moving Congress. It does however include language calling for climate leadership from "elected officials". We are grateful that the San Mateo educational leaders spoke up. We are eager for 89,900 other school board members---the only elected leaders with a singular focus on the well-being and future success of young people---to join them. No educational leader should be a silent witness to national climate neglect which so harms our students and undermines our institutional coherence. Thank you San Mateo County Office of Education Board Members and Superintendent for speaking up.
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1/28/2025 01:03:26 pm
This article highlights a vital effort by the San Mateo County Office of Education to advocate for climate justice, showing a strong commitment to addressing both environmental and social issues. It’s inspiring to see an educational institution take a leadership role in not only educating students about climate change but also ensuring that the voices of marginalized communities, who are often most affected by the impacts of climate change, are heard. This approach to climate action is essential, as it acknowledges that solutions must be equitable and inclusive to be effective. Leave a Reply. |
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Kai Guthrie is a ninth grade student at Credo High in Rohnert Park, a Citizens' Climate Lobby volunteer, and one of the founders of Schools for Climate Action campaign. Archives
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