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Maryland

Maryland has not only implemented a framework so that environmental literacy is taught for k-12, but they have introduced efforts to increase experiential outdoor activities for those students as well. Though they have a ways to go to truly prepare the youth, Maryland is one of the states leading the pack in terms of climate education

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Climate Issues

Sea level rising and retreating shoreline
Saltwater intrusion
ncreased precipitation and flooding

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

– Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) establishes framework and standards for environmental education – Environmental Literacy Points of Contact provides instructional programming for k-12 educators

POLICY AND LEGISLATION

There is a Maryland Partnership for Children in Nature (The Partnership) to promote environmental education for Maryland’s young people
There is a Maryland Partnership for Children in Nature (The Partnership) to promote environmental education for Maryland’s young people
Maryland has a set of environmental literacy standards for k-12
Maryland has a set of environmental literacy standards for k-12

Action Items

Who to Contact?
Interim State Superintendent of Education: Dr. Carey Wright

Phone: (410) 767-0100)

Find the email Template Advocating for Climate Education here