In the last couple of years, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the state of California have affirmed their commitment to climate education for all students, pre-K through 12th grade. In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 285, requiring climate education for all public school students starting in the 2024-25 school year.
Los Angeles-area public schools are now guided by the country’s most ambitious climate education policies, according to local school administrators and advocates for environmental education.
There’s just one problem: There’s little additional money for any of it.
Tired of waiting for politicians to step up with funding, some teachers are investing personal time and talent to create their own climate lessons and raising funds for green initiatives on their campuses.
