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
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 peopleThere 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-12Maryland has a set of environmental literacy standards for k-12
- Maryland House Bill 993 died in committee in 2024, which would have established Maryland Climate Education WeekMaryland House Bill 993 died in committee in 2024, which would have established Maryland Climate Education Week