Empowering kids to understand, navigate, and thrive in a changing climate.
Practical guidance for parents, educators, schools, and communities.
Kids are growing up in a world being reshaped by climate change. I work to help families, schools, and communities support resilient, informed, hopeful kids in a changing climate.
I’m a mom of three, an educator, researcher, policy advisor, and the founder of The Aspen Institute's This Is Planet Ed.
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The Latest
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Teaching All Students about Climate Action with Laura Schifter
Aspen Institute Senior Fellow Laura Schifter shares about her work at This Is Planet Ed-part of the Aspen Institute's Energy and Environment Program. This Is Planet Ed an initiative to unlock the power of education as a force for climate solutions to empower the rising generation to lead a sustainable and resilient future. In this conversation we discuss why learning about climate action should be part of the content in all classes and we'll share some actionable ideas for classrooms and schools.
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An education expert’s plan for parents navigating climate anxiety in kids (when you’re scared too)
Sara Goldstein, Motherly
I know every instinct tells us to protect our kids from scary things. But Schifter’s advice might surprise you: “To support our kids, we must confront the reality that our children are living in a changing climate today and shift from trying to shield them from that reality to actively helping them navigate it.”
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Empowering the Climate Generation
In this urgent and hopeful conversation, Dr. Chelsea Clinton moderates a discussion with Chancellor of the State University of New York and Museum Trustee John King, Jr., Laura Schifter, founder and director of This Is Planet Ed, and Museum President Sean Decatur about the crucial role that educational and civic institutions must play in this moment. Together, they’ll explore how we can collaborate to support families and equip young people with the knowledge, resilience, and tools they need to shape a better future.
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The Rising Threat of Extreme Heat for Young Athletes
TIME
“We can’t shield kids from intense heat. But we can give them language, strategies, and confidence to recognize risks. Climate extremes are increasingly a part of childhood, and right now, we aren’t doing enough to help young people navigate this reality.”
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