Interactive Map New Hampshire - Earth Day

New Hampshire

New Hampshire currently follows the Next Generation Science Standards as a framework for teaching climate change. In addition, they have attempted to introduce legislation to mandate climate education in public schools, though it died in committee. New Hampshire has implemented real initiatives to bolster climate education in the past and is continuing to try and introduce new ones as well.

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Climate Issues

More rain and less snow (changing precipitation patterns)
Increasing temperatures

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

The New Hampshire Sea grant launched the Climate in the Classroom Program in 2016 with the goal of providing educators with resources to help them introduce the issue of climate change in the classroom

The University of New Hampshire provides virtual resources for teachers

POLICY AND LEGISLATION

The most recent climate change education measure in New Hampshire was House Bill 1635 in 2020, which would have required climate education in the state’s public schools; the bill died in committee in the same year.
The most recent climate change education measure in New Hampshire was House Bill 1635 in 2020, which would have required climate education in the state’s public schools; the bill died in committee in the same year.
New Hampshire follows the Next Generation Science Standards as a framework for teaching climate change
New Hampshire follows the Next Generation Science Standards as a framework for teaching climate change

Action Items

Who to Contact?
Education Commissioner: Frank Edelblut
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (603) 271-3144

Find the email Template Advocating for Climate Education here