2025 Marks the Cloud Institute’s 30th Anniversary!

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2025 Marks the Cloud Institute’s 30th Anniversary!

The Cloud Institute Turns 30! 🎉

2025 marks 30 years of The Cloud Institute inspiring and equipping educators to shape a sustainable future! We’re celebrating with new professional learning experiences, game-changing curriculum collaborations, and the release of my book, Response-able. The work is expanding at an incredible pace - more schools, more communities, and more young people are stepping up to lead the shift toward sustainability. I’m grateful for our brilliant team, our trusted partners, and the momentum we’ve built together. Here’s to the next 30 years!

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New Microlearning Modules on the Commons are Available on the IB Exchange!

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New Microlearning Modules on the Commons are Available on the IB Exchange!

If you are an International Baccalaureate (IB) teacher with an IB Exchange account, check out the new Commons microlearning modules co-developed with the Cloud Institute.

These microlearning modules are available to educators who want to understand more about the Commons and those who want to undertake the micro-credential Recognizing and Protecting the Commons. 

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Join us at the Green Schools Conference on March 3-4-5 in Orlando, Florida

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Join us at the Green Schools Conference on March 3-4-5 in Orlando, Florida

The annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole-school sustainability.

The Cloud Institute will be hosting a hands-on workshop at the Green Schools post-conference on March 5, 2025. The experience will begin with a guided tour of the award-winning Arbor Ridge K-8 School, showcasing innovative approaches to fostering a schoolwide culture of sustainability. 

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Workshop Opportunity for SJ4S: EfS Curriculum Mapping and Integrated Unit Design

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Workshop Opportunity for SJ4S: EfS Curriculum Mapping and Integrated Unit Design

Need help with Education for Sustainability action submissions? Join our professional development workshop on March 7, 2025, to gain the knowledge and tools to integrate sustainability into your teaching and strengthen your Sustainable Jersey action submissions.

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Check out Compass Education’s next cohort of Teaching & Learning for a Sustainable World

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Check out Compass Education’s next cohort of Teaching & Learning for a Sustainable World

This 7-week course is designed for (formal and non-formal) educators and program leaders who want to integrate sustainability education and systems thinking into their teaching practice. It would also be of value to curriculum leaders and principals interested in understanding what the practical application of sustainability education looks like.

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Great news: Montana Supreme Court votes 6-1 in favour of young climate activists

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Great news: Montana Supreme Court votes 6-1 in favour of young climate activists

The Supreme Court in Montana agreed with the young activists who asserted the state was not living up to its constitution by not considering climate change when approving fossil fuel projects.

Melissa Hornbein, a senior attorney with the Western Environmental Law Center, which served as co-counsel for the plaintiffs along with Our Children’s Trust, said the decision would force Montana state agencies to assess the greenhouse gas emissions and climate impacts of all future fossil fuel projects when deciding whether to approve or renew them.

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La Travesía from Mundo Verde PCS

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La Travesía from Mundo Verde PCS

Think about the most memorable journey you’ve been on. Was it an adventure to a new place, growing in your profession, the journey of parenthood, or overcoming an illness? Each journey shapes us and teaches valuable lessons.

At Mundo Verde, we embrace the concept of a journey to guide our students’ learning. Just as your personal journeys have transformed you, our educational journey transforms our students. The word “travesía” in Spanish signifies a voyage or crossing, evoking a sense of adventure, discovery, and transformation. This is the sentiment we want to evoke for our students at Mundo Verde because learning, like life, is about the journey, the “travesía.”

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Oxford University Press Wins a GESS Education Award

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Oxford University Press Wins a GESS Education Award

Jaimie Cloud is the lead author of the Oxford International Curriculum for Sustainability, published by Oxford University Press. The Press is the winner of a prestigious 2024 GESS Education Award!

The curriculum provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary framework that empowers students to address the challenges of sustainable living while fostering stronger connections to their communities and the natural world. The learning series spans from 1st to 9th year (K-8 in the U.S.), and reflects a growing commitment to embedding sustainability in education.

The GESS Education Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in education, recognizing outstanding educational products, resources, services, and individuals. The awards also honor top educational institutions and the most committed members of the teaching profession.

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Exciting News: Micro-Credentials on Educating for Sustainability in Partnership with the International Baccalaureate! 🌍

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Exciting News: Micro-Credentials on Educating for Sustainability in Partnership with the International Baccalaureate! 🌍

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new collaboration with the International Baccalaureate (IB) to develop 4 Micro-credentials and 10 Micro-learning Modules focused on educating for sustainability! The first three Micro-credentials are already live and ready to access!

Learn how to design opportunities for students to teach others about the importance of recognizing and protecting the commons (the places and things we share, that we all depend on, and are responsible for) locally and globally.

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Mathis Wackernagel, co-founder of the Global Footprint Network, honoured by the Nobel Sustainability Trust

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Mathis Wackernagel, co-founder of the Global Footprint Network, honoured by the Nobel Sustainability Trust

We are very proud to announce that our friend and colleague Mathis Wackernagel, co-founder of the Global Footprint Network, was recently honoured by the Nobel Sustainability Trust for his groundbreaking contributions to sustainability. Mathis is known for co-creating the Ecological Footprint, which has significantly influenced global conversations around sustainable resource use. This award recognizes his lifelong commitment to advancing sustainability science and policy and underscores the importance of integrating ecological limits into economic planning to ensure a livable planet for future generations.

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The Cloud Institute Welcomes Ana Celia Aguirre Villarreal to the Board of Directors

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The Cloud Institute Welcomes Ana Celia Aguirre Villarreal to the Board of Directors

We are excited to announce that Ana Celia Aguirre Villarreal, Co-founder and Director of Human Development at Universidad Carolina, has joined The Cloud Institute's Board of Directors. With extensive experience in human flourishing, social-emotional learning, and community development, Ana Celia has been a driving force in creating educational programs that foster collaboration and trust, such as Aulas Alebrijes and the Leadership for Childhood Seminar.

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Join Jaimie in New Jersey for a Full-Day Workshop | EfS Curriculum Mapping On Atlas

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Join Jaimie in New Jersey for a Full-Day Workshop | EfS Curriculum Mapping On Atlas

This professional learning opportunity equips educators with mapping tools, exemplars, and guidance to seamlessly integrate EfS into curriculum, instruction, and assessment at your school. Bring your bright ideas and almost finished lesson plans for review and discussion with curriculum professionals and other educators.

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The Print Book Series of the Oxford International Sustainability is Now Available!

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The Print Book Series of the Oxford International Sustainability is Now Available!

We are proud to announce that the print book series of the Oxford International Sustainability is now available! Developed in collaboration with The Cloud Institute, this comprehensive series includes 9 Project Books, 9 Teacher’s Guides, and professional development support for primary and secondary education. Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the challenges and opportunities of sustainable living, this series empowers the next generation to lead the shift toward a sustainable future.

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Burke’s School Magazine: Advancing Education for Sustainability Through Curriculum and Instruction

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Burke’s School Magazine: Advancing Education for Sustainability Through Curriculum and Instruction

The Burke's Fall 2024 magazine highlights how the school is implementing Education for Sustainability (EfS) through projects and events aligned with it’s strategic plan. Partnering with the Cloud Institute, Burke's integrates EfS into its curriculum and instruction, fostering critical thinking and sustainable practices. The magazine showcases how these initiatives benefit both students and teachers, promoting sustainability within and beyond the school community.

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Summer News | Join Our Curriculum Design Studio - Still Time to Register

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Summer News | Join Our Curriculum Design Studio - Still Time to Register

Our Popular Introduction to Education for Sustainability (EfS) One Day Workshop and full week of Curriculum Design and Coaching takes place next month and there's still time to register. Access expertise, resources, and tools required to design elegant curricula for use in the classroom, protocols for professional development, or action plans designed to implement EfS change initiatives in schools and communities. See the agenda for the week.

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Inspiring Hope for a Sustainable Future at the Shanghai International Workshop on Climate Change Education

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We were invited to participate in the Shanghai International Workshop on Climate Change Education on April 26th. The workshop focused on the intersection of Education for Sustainability and Climate Education.

Jaimie’s presentation centered on inspiring people to be hopeful about contributing to the shift toward a sustainable future through education. We thought it was worth sharing. Enjoy!

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Learning and Sustainability in Dangerous Times: Stephen Sterling's New Book on Sustainability Education

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Emeritus Professor Stephen Sterling is a pioneer in the field of sustainability education. His most recent book addresses the key issue of "how learning and education can make a decisive difference in securing the future in an increasingly uncertain and threatened world" (p. 2). As a collection of essays, the book combines new material with some of what Sterling considers his strongest work. Throughout each chapter, Sterling elaborates on an ecological paradigm and explores its implications for education. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in sustainability and education.

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Get Help Applying for Community Change Grants

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School districts interested in pursuing $10-$20 million grants for building improvements from the EPA Community Change Grant program now have access to dedicated support to help with their grant applications. The Center for Green Schools, The Collaborative for High Performance Schools, The Association of School Business Officials, and the National Rural Education Association are working together to provide grant writing tools, training, and direct coaching for school district applicants.

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