Shape a Greener Future Together: The Summit for Sustainable Schools – May 3

Posted by School District of Philadelphia on April 16, 2024

The School District of Philadelphia invites you to the Summit for Sustainable Schools on Friday, May 3rd! This day-long event is a collaborative effort designed to bring together industry experts, district leadership and key staff, public and non-profit organizations, and municipal and local institutions.

Location: School District of Philadelphia, Education Center, 440 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

Why Attend?

• Deep Dives & Innovation: Explore cutting-edge solutions in areas like composting, greening, energy efficiency, curriculum integration, and more.
• Building Powerful Partnerships: Network with a diverse group of stakeholders to create impactful collaborations that advance sustainability across the district.
• Actionable Strategies & Resources: Discover practical tools and insights to empower schools and students to become environmental stewards.

Featured Themes:

• Waste Reduction & The Circular Economy: Learn about composting partnerships, student-led waste reduction initiatives, and the “Circular Schools” concept.
• Climate Action & Education: Empower students to address climate change and integrate sustainability into curriculum using the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework.
• Energy Efficiency & Smart Buildings: Discover success stories from the GESA program and explore how IoT technology can optimize school environments.
• Schoolyard Greening & Experiential Learning: Gain insights from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s greening projects and learn how to implement hands-on sustainability education.
• Water Conservation & Curriculum Development: Explore a model water conservation curriculum and discover ways to tailor energy conservation programs for schools.
• Partnerships for Success: Learn from successful collaborations between the School District, universities, NGOs, public agencies, and municipal institutions.
• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Planning: Gain insights into creating a successful ESG plan and explore how to design regenerative learning environments.
• Climate Resilience & Renewable Energy: Collaborate on innovative approaches to energy procurement and climate resilience planning. Explore the benefits of solar energy in schools.
• The Future of Transportation: Learn about the future of electrifying school bus fleets.

Registration is now open! Stay tuned and click here for updates and the full agenda.

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Join us and shape a greener, more sustainable future for Philadelphia’s schools!

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