Sustainable Futures

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Research & Rationale

Research & Rationale

Learning about the environment and sustainability can help satisfy children's natural curiosity about the world in which they live. An interest in these topics can also develop into a lifelong interest in science, technology, engineering, and math and be an entry into stewardship of our planet. The resources found here underscore the importance of this work.

Policy Statements
United Nations: 17 Sustainable Development Goals

This list includes all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals: No poverty; zero hunger; good health and wellbeing; quality education...
National Environmental Education Act

This is a link to the Act, which provides findings, policy, and definitions in addition to information about programs, grants, awards, and more.
National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Position Statement

This statement from the NSTA includes an overview of their approach to education and environmental literacy and declarations adopted by the organization.
NAAEE Environmental Literacy Framework

This framework provides a research-based definition of environmental literacy and a framework for assessing it.
Reports & Articles
Healthy Planet, Healthy Youth

Article from Nutrients journal: Healthy Planet, Healthy Youth: A Food Systems Education and Promotion Intervention to Improve Adolescent Diet Quality and Reduce Food Waste
The Humanistic Side of Engineering

Article from the Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER): The Humanistic Side of Engineering: Considering Social Science and Humanities Dimensions of Engineering in Education and Research
NSF: Science and Engineering Indicators 2022

National Science Foundation report in Elementary and Secondary STEM Education
National Science Foundation STEM Education Data

Tool for users to access STEM Education Data, from The National Science Foundation's National Science Board
Afterschool Alliance: STEM Report 2021

STEM Learning in Afterschool on the Rise, But Barriers and Inequities Exist

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