Inaugural Penn State K-12 Sustainability Summit – Oct 16-17

Posted by Penn State on August 27, 2024

We’re excited to invite you to apply for the inaugural Penn State K-12 Sustainability Summit for Education Leaders, hosted by the Penn State Outreach K-12 Engagement Network and Penn State Sustainability. We’re proud to collaborate with Knowledge Works and the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network Global Schools Program to make this event truly impactful.

Why Attend?

Sustainability is a growing focus in K-12 education, especially in Pennsylvania where the new STEELS standards coming online in 2025 require teaching about sustainability for the first time and where many schools are focusing on more sustainable and efficient operations. This two-day summit is a unique opportunity for K-12 education leaders and the Penn State community to come together and forge new pathways toward a sustainable future. Through engaging design-thinking workshops, a field trip touring sustainability partners at Penn State, and networking with other educators you’ll explore the specific sustainability needs of your school and discover how partnerships with Penn State can help support and amplify your efforts. School districts that participate will be invited to participate in an ongoing online Community of Practice starting after the summit.

Who Should Join?

If you’re a passionate education leader in Pennsylvania, committed to integrating sustainability into your school or classroom, we would love for you to be a part of this exciting journey! We’re inviting two representatives from each school system (with possible accommodations for larger school districts) to join us at Penn State University on October 16th-17th, 2024. Limited to 40 total attendees.

What’s Included?

• FREE attendance to the summit
• One night of lodging at the Nittany Lion Inn
• A keynote dinner at the local Re Farm Café, a regenerative farm known for its sustainable practices and some meals included.

Apply today and secure your spot.