Young people’s petition for better climate change education
A new petition from UNESCO is currently gathering signatures from youth to send to their governments on the need for climate education to adapt. It calls for a seismic shift to mobilise the true potential of climate change education.
NBS Education Summit 26 September 2024, 09:00 – 14:00 (Brussels and online)
NBS EduWORLD aims to nurture a Nature Based Solutions (NBS) literate society, supporting a just transition to a sustainable future. Save-the-date for the NBS Education Summit on 26 September 2024, a pivotal conference at the intersection of science, policy, and NBS practice. This hybrid event will present interim insights from the [...]
Teachers’ views sought on new education bill
Children in Scotland have shared this TES article (28 June 2024). Teachers, pupils and parents are among those being asked to give their views on the potential impact of the new Education (Scotland) Bill. This consultation will be open until Friday 30 August 2024.
Updated On-line Scottish Outdoor Access Code Education Resource Pack
Youthlink Scotland share information about this updated resource pack. This is full of interesting activities and designed for anyone who is keen to learn more about and encourage responsible access in the outdoors – greenspaces and the wider countryside. A link is provided to an interactive professional learning session with Education Scotland [...]
The Learning Conversations, Learning for Sustainability
Join Gillian Hamilton, Interim Chief Executive of Education Scotland in this new series of conversations about education. Explore a range of different topics over the series, whether you are a parent, pupil or education practitioner. In this podcast, she explores Learning for Sustainability with Ian Menzies Senior Education Officer for [...]
New guide to help education professionals use research wisely
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) have published "Using research evidence: a concise guide" to help staff make best use of the wide range of education research available to them.
Conversations within the education community on climate change
TEESNet (Teacher Education for Equity and Sustainability) have shared this online ET (Elephant Times) magazine. Elephant Times 4.2 Seeking Conversations Education and Climate Crisis aspires to stimulate conversations within the education community and with those concerned about, or campaigning on, climate issues. It highlights the needs of learners, the role [...]
Outdoor play and the purpose of education
School Outdoor Learning have shared this Outdoor People article: ‘If the purpose of education is life... then shouldn’t outdoor play be part of it?’ A useful reminder of what’s important!
