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Unleash Creativity for Climate Action! Educators Invited to Free LEGO® Build the Change Institutes

Unleash Creativity for Climate Action! Educators Invited to Free LEGO® Build the Change Institutes

New York, NY (October 7, 2024): Take Action Global (TAG) has partnered with The LEGO Group and is excited to announce open registration for the 2024-2025 LEGO® Build the Change Institutes! This innovative program offers a free, month-long professional development experience for educators working with students in grades 5-8.

Top 5 Ways to Gear Up for a Thriving New School Year

Top 5 Ways to Gear Up for a Thriving New School Year

Summer is over, and the buzz of anticipation for a new school year is in the air. For educators, it’s a time for lesson planning, classroom prep, and that ever-important feeling of a fresh start. But in today’s world, with climate change a growing concern, how can educators not only hit the ground running but also empower their students to become environmental leaders?

Press Release: Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Endorses Take Action Global's Climate Action Project 2024

Press Release: Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Endorses Take Action Global’s Climate Action Project 2024

[Freetown, Sierra Leone] – September 10, 2024 – The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) in Sierra Leone has officially endorsed the Climate Action Project 2024, a free, six-week online program by Take Action Global. This initiative connects schools worldwide to tackle climate change and empowers students to become environmental leaders.

Cooking with Food Waste: A Global Cookbook

Cooking with Food Waste: A Global Cookbook

This summer, hundreds of students from across the globe came together to create their very own cookbook. With 25 recipes, the cookbook was created to celebrate the end of their year with Climate Action Schools, Take Action Global’s flagship programme committed to school-wide climate education learning and virtual exchange. Packed with delicious global recipes, from Peruvian snacks to Indo-Chinese flatbread, it is a recipe book like no other. Why? Because every recipe is designed using food waste.

ISTE 2024: Tech-Powered Climate Action in the Classroom

ISTE 2024: Tech-Powered Climate Action in the Classroom

ISTE 2024 provided numerous insights and tips for educators, particularly those focused on integrating technology into their classrooms. Here is what our climate action education enthusiasts walked away with when thinking about technology education through the lens of climate.

Take Action and Make a Difference with the EarthProject App- Top Tips for Teachers!

Take Action and Make a Difference with the EarthProject App: Top Tips for Teachers!

Empowering students to take charge of their environmental impact can be a rewarding experience, but finding the right tools can be tricky. Enter the EarthProject app by Take Action Global (TAG) – a fantastic resource designed to engage students in real, actionable steps towards a healthier planet.

Creating Projects for the Planet- Climate Action Education for PK-12 Classrooms

Creating Projects for the Planet: Climate Action Education for PK-12 Classrooms

Attending the “Creating Projects for the Planet: Climate Action Education for PK-12 Classrooms” session was a truly inspiring experience. We gathered as educators, united by a shared vision to empower the next generation to take action for our planet. The session was a rich tapestry of ideas, practical examples, and heartfelt stories, woven together to illustrate how climate action education can be a powerful force for change.

Innovations in Edtech for the Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Action Education

Innovations in Edtech for the Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Action Education

On our second day at ISTE we shared about the intersection of edtech and climate action. This session was a whirlwind of ideas, inspirations, and action-oriented strategies to empower educators and learners. We had the pleasure of Zooming in two dynamic youth voices, as well as hearing from NASA and computer science expert David Lockett. Here’s a snapshot of our session!