High school students launch ‘Green New Deal for Schools Campaign’

50+ High Schools Launch Green New Deal for Schools Campaign

Today, in response to attacks from the Right on the American education system, as well as slow federal action on the climate crisis, the Sunrise Movement launched its Green New Deal for Schools Campaign in over 50 high schools across America. “The Green New Deal for Schools will transform public schools in America to face the climate crisis and ensure all students receive safe and high-quality education – no matter their zip code or the color o…

High school students launch ‘Green New Deal for Schools Campaign’

Student organizers at 50 different high schools across the country are banding together to launch the “Green New Deal for Schools Campaign.”  The hope of the campaign is to get district-wide climate policies enacted, with the ultimate goal of obtaining federal legislation to change schools across the country.  The campaign has been set up by…

‘Whatever it takes’: students at 50 US high schools launch climate initiative

Green New Deal for Schools demands districts teach climate justice, update buildings and plan for extreme weather Students at more than 50 high schools across the US are proposing a Green New Deal for Schools, demanding that their districts teach climate justice, create pathways to green jobs after graduation and plan for climate disasters, among other policies.The campaign, coordinated by the Sunrise Movement, a youth-led climate justice collec…