10,545 school buildings • 730 million ft² of buildings • 1.6 million MT of CO2 emissions* per yr
California has clear, ambitious statewide climate goals.
But without leadership and a clear vision, districts risk making scattered, poor investments with current and future resources for school infrastructure.
We are working with advocates, policy makers, state and local leaders to align funding and technical support for healthy, equitable, climate-resilient school infrastructure.
How California leaders can advance climate-resilient schools now
EdSource published “How state leaders can advance climate-resilient schools now”, a commentary UndauntedK12 co-authored with Lisa Patel, a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University and co-director of the Stanford Climate, Health, and Equity Task Force.
Selected State Policies and Resources
State Auditor: School Facilities Program (2022)
Legislative Analyst's Office: Climate Change Impacts Across California: K-12 Education (2022)
CDE: Blueprint for Environmental Literacy (2015)
CDE: Schools of the Future Report (2011)
CA Climate Adaptation Strategy (2021)
CA Extreme Heat Action Plan (2022)
* The carbon emissions we estimate above are related specifically to operating school buildings.