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Educators

Bring Climate Literacy to Your School

A flexible framework that builds on the learning you already lead—giving students a meaningful goal and positioning your school at the forefront of climate-ready education.

Implementation Playbook
For your school

Why the Seal Matters for Schools

The Seal of Climate Literacy elevates the work often already happening across your classrooms—from science and social studies to humanities and CTE. It gives students a clear, motivating goal and a structured way to connect academic learning to real-world climate challenges.

By offering the Seal, your school or district signals a commitment to innovative, student-centered education. It demonstrates that your graduates are not only academically prepared, but equipped with the critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills needed in a rapidly changing world.

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For Your Students

What Students Gain

  • A Recognized Credential icon

    A Recognized Credential

    On their diploma and transcript

  • Postsecondary Readiness icon

    Postsecondary Readiness

    For college, careers, and civic engagement

  • Confidence icon

    Confidence

    Applying classroom learning to real-world challenges

  • Clear Career Pathways icon

    Clear Career Pathways

    Into climate-aligned and sustainability-related fields

  • Leadership Experience icon

    Leadership Experience

    Through community-based climate action

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Equitable Design

Designed for Real-World Schools

The Seal is intentionally designed for flexibility and access.

Schools leverage existing courses, partnerships, and student projects—without creating new programs or requiring significant new funding. Districts can begin with a pilot cohort or scale gradually over time.

This adaptable structure expands access for rural communities, under-resourced schools, and districts of all sizes. With multiple entry points and scalable implementation options, schools can start where they are and grow at a pace that aligns with local priorities and capacity.

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  • CeXochitl DeLaTorre headshot

    My community is highly impacted by the effects of climate change. The Seal of Climate Literacy can help give students a voice to address what they are experiencing and gain real-world skills that they can build on in the process.

    CeXochitl DeLaTorre
    Educator | Alameda International | Colorado
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    I wanted to represent my community and their efforts towards a better future. I didn’t want awards or recognition with what I did, but I did want to become an example of how to become a pillar in your community.

    Anthony Munoz
    Colorado School of Mines, CO
    (Class of 2029)
  • Nicci Condon headshot

    Students in our small rural mountain community often experience the impacts of climate change more directly since many of their livelihoods depend on the wild spaces that surround them. The Seal offers students the opportunity to do something that matters to them personally and be recognized for their efforts to create change.

    Nicci Condon
    Nicci Condon | Educator | Lake County High School, Colorado
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Preparing Students for a Changing Workforce

Across industries, employers increasingly seek climate-literate professionals with both technical knowledge and durable skills.

The Seal helps students build the competencies needed for high-demand, well-paying careers—while strengthening pathways into higher education, apprenticeships, and community leadership.

  • 2x
    Growth in green hiring is nearly twice as fast as growth of skilled workers.
  • 7.7%
    2025 growth in green hiring.
  • 4.3%
    2025 growth in available workers with green skills.

Source: (E2, Clean Jobs America 2024)

Implementation Roadmap

Bring the Seal to Your School

Implementing the Seal of Climate Literacy is flexible, achievable, and designed to build on what schools already do well. Most schools are able to complete Steps 1-5 within the first year, even if on a pilot or small scale.

  • 01

    Confirm

    Confirm the Seal of Climate Literacy is offered in your state. Check National Map.

    • Because the Seal is awarded as a high school diploma endorsement, it must be created through state legislation or education policy. Once a state adopts the Seal, schools and districts can offer it to students who meet the program requirements.
  • 02

    Commit

    Opt in to conferring the Seal at your school or district.

    • Engage educators, administrators, students, and community partners in the conversation
    • Secure district or school leadership approval if required
  • 03

    Align

    Identify how climate literacy fits within your existing coursework.

    • Choose the climate literacy principles that will guide learning
    • Map existing courses across subjects such as science, humanities, and CTE
    • Identify where experiential learning or student projects can fit
  • 04

    Prepare

    Build the structure that will help students succeed.

    • Engage educators who will advise or mentor student projects
    • Connect with community partners who can support hands-on learning
    • Share guidance with staff and begin identifying interested students
  • 05

    Launch

    Introduce the Seal to students and families.

    • Communicate requirements and opportunities
    • Begin advising students interested in pursuing the Seal
    • Support students as they design and carry out their projects
  • 06

    Recognize

    Celebrate student achievement.

    • Review student portfolios
    • Confirm requirements are met
    • Award the Seal at graduation

Educator Resources

  • Find Your State Partners

    If your state is advancing the Seal of Climate Literacy, click on your state to connect with local partners and resources.

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  • Bring the Seal to Your State or School

    If your state hasn’t begun public work on the Seal, you can help spark the effort. Reach out for tailored guidance, tools, and support.

    How to Advocate