Do you feel like sustainability in your school is a collection of ad-hoc activities? If the answer is yes, give this frank conversation with Shane Leaning on his Education Leaders a listen! You'll learn about a clear, manageable approach to whole school sustainability that supports students, staff and school priorities. Please share your feedback in the comments. And a huge thank you Shane Leaning for having me.
Clare Garey talked about a school in India where the students, not the leadership team, not the sustainability coordinator, were the ones going to the operations team every month asking for the energy data. They wanted to know if their actions were actually making a difference. I thought that moment summed up why this work matters. We talk a lot about student agency in schools, but this is what it looks like in practice. Young people who aren't just learning about climate change in a textbook, but actively doing something about it in their own school community. Clare made the point that three-quarters of children are worried about the state of the planet, which means this isn't just an environmental issue, it's a well-being issue too. If you've ever wondered where to even begin with sustainability in your school, or felt like it keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the pile, this conversation is worth your time. Link in the comments. #SchoolLeadership #EducationalLeadership #InternationalSchools #SchoolImprovement
What a JOY to chat to you on the pod and at the International Leaders Conference!
You can listen here: https://shaneleaning.com/podcast/162