Washington
Washington state has followed the Next Generation Science Standards for a number of years, yet they have not let that be the only action the state has taken to support climate education. Washington has also mandated the inclusion of climate education in k-12 science standards as well as establishing programs to support teacher development of climate education.
Climate Issues
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Rising ocean waters affecting local ecosystem
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Forest fires
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Drought
POLICY AND LEGISLATION
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Washington State has a specific policy mandating the inclusion of climate education in K-12 standards.Washington State has a specific policy mandating the inclusion of climate education in K-12 standards.
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Washington state follows the next generation science standardsWashington state follows the next generation science standards
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Washington’s House Bill 1496 and Senate Bill 5576 establishes a grant program to support teacher professional development with a focus on climate scienceWashington’s House Bill 1496 and Senate Bill 5576 establishes a grant program to support teacher professional development with a focus on climate science