EDUCATORS — Key to Cultivating Climate-Conscious Futures

As an educator and frontline leader in your school and community, you are already playing a crucial role in shaping a generation of climate conscious leaders. The Seal of Climate Literacy offers a way to focus, amplify, and formalize your efforts to integrate climate literacy principles into existing curricula, all while offering students a meaningful recognition for their achievements.

Accessible: Designed to be inclusive and adaptable for all students.
Applicable across subjects: Can be applied across various disciplines, including science, humanities, and civics.
Integrates with current teaching: Builds on what you’re already teaching.
Flexible implementation: Educators, schools, and school districts decide what to teach and how to apply it.

Features of the seal of climate literacy

A Resilient Colorado:

Green Opportunity by the Numbers

Colorado is leading the way in green innovation, boasting the third-largest green workforce in the country, with a projected job growth of over 10% in the next five years—far outpacing the national average. Federal and state investments, along with private funding, are fueling this expansion, creating thousands of new opportunities in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture. transforming from a state once reliant on fossil fuels into a national model for sustainable development.

This shift is not just about jobs—it’s about preparing students for the future. As educators, you lead this transformation, equipping the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a green economy.

Source: Luminance. "Green Jobs and Skills Demand in Colorado."

Energy

Colorado has set an ambitious 80% renewable energy goal by 2030.
Workforce

Colorado ranks third in the nation for green jobs.
Job Growth

10.3% projected job growth in Colorado's green sector over the next 5-years, above national average.
small business

9 out of 10 clean energy workers in Colorado are employed by small business.

Educator and LEP Resources

We are growing a body of tools and supports for Local Education Providers and educators. Check back in the future for more resources and updates.

Seal of Climate Literacy Overview: Your go-to overview about the Seal to share with peers and parents.

Educator Talking Points: Need to make the case for why to adopt the Seal in your school? This is the resource for you.
Seal of Climate Literacy Brand Guidelines: Planning to communicate with your education community about the Seal? Include the new Seal logo and brand into your materials.