The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $133,333 Project Grant to the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) under the EPA's Environmental Education Grants Program (CFDA 66.951). This two-year project aims to design, demonstrate, and disseminate environmental education practices, methods, and techniques that will increase environmental literacy and encourage pro-environmental behaviors among middle and high school students, particularly those from underserved communities, in Kansas and Missouri.
Key project activities include educating teachers on climate literacy and green careers, engaging diverse students in dialogue and action projects focused on green career pathways, creating a dedicated green careers website and curriculum, and hosting a virtual green careers summit. The project will also provide subawards to support green school initiatives and student-led projects addressing local environmental issues such as climate, air quality, water, waste, and environmental justice. Expected outcomes include increased student engagement in green career exploration, enhanced educator skills in teaching about climate, and the elimination of barriers for youth in disadvantaged communities interested in entering green careers.
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