Climate Education Reform BC

26/11/2023

💡reflections on CityHive’s CleanBC Dialogue event 💚

🍁 CityHive’s Youth and CleanBC event provided a critical perspective on provincial climate action, while highlighting the the need for further advocacy and youth input.

From hearing about CleanBC’s policies from the BC Climate Action Secretariat, to networking with sustainability-oriented peers and professionals, it was a great opportunity to engage with issues of climate justice at the provincial level.

➡️ swipe for CERBC’s takeaways!

02/11/2023

🔎 Is the VSB investing in climate action?

🌱Progress has been made through sustainability grants, pro-D workshops, and building networks of students and teachers.

⚖️ A core missing piece is coverage of climate justice and systems-change frameworks. Many current initiatives focus on outdoor education and general sustainability projects.

➡️ Our upcoming project is to survey students and teachers to inform a more complex, community-led framework for climate education topics.

🌐 We are also launching a student network soon - keep an eye out!

13/09/2023

✨🌱Here was one thing we were up to this summer: Presenting a panel for UBC’s Climate Camp for Preteens and Teens! 🌱✨

A big thank you to the Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre for hosting us at their Climate Camp just a few weeks ago💚

From presenting our own personal journeys with climate change advocacy to our efforts at CERBC and a letter writing workshop, we explored how climate justice can rapidly transform the world around us. We also tested our climate knowledge while starting a conversation on education and awareness.

It is so vital to start conversations on climate justice with youth. It was an honour to present at this camp, thank you for this amazing opportunity ✨

➡️ Stay tuned for the other amazing things we’ve up been to and all the new directions we’ll be going!

03/09/2023

📚🌱With the upcoming school year, comes more meetings with school boards about implementing climate change education, so we’ve been reading a lot of sustainability plans. 🌱📚Here’s a summary of Richmond’s plan for those who are interested in learning about what our school boards have committed to, so we can help keep them accountable.

We’re interested in hearing from you and what you want us to bring into our meetings. ✨Comment down below or respond to the polls on our story!

08/06/2023

🌍 What We’ve Been Up To🌱✨

⭐️From revamping our socials to engaging with school boards and building connections with our community, CERBC has been hard at work, working towards further implementing climate justice education.
⭐️Exciting updates, events, and even new hires are on the horizon. Together, let's create a world where climate education is prioritized and our voices are heard!

27/11/2022

📣 CERBC is recruiting ambassadors!

🌐 We’re looking to build a BC-wide network of students to facilitate climate education presentations, discussions, and resource distribution locally.

➡️ The role may include:

-helping deliver or set up workshops for students and teachers
-speaking with students and teachers about climate justice education
-attending biweekly meetings

💚 As ambassadors, your local advocacy would play an essential role toward achieving effective, BC-wide climate justice education.

🔗 Click on the link in our bio to access the interest form, and DM us with any questions :)

22/10/2022

“The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility” -Bell Hooks

Thank you for hosting us at your Pro-D yesterday!

We presented a workshop on “How to Teach Climate Justice in an Age of Climate Anxiety” and explored the importance of holding multiple emotions at once.

Such as both our fear, anxiety& grief as well as our hope, joy and the strive for collective liberation. We talked especially about the importance of processing and holding emotions in community & then taking action together.

Here are some of the questions we asked in our dialogue:
1. What is your relationship to climate justice and action? Share with your group about yourself, your relationship to land, and teaching about climate change.
2. How can educators shift students from individual actions (ex: recycling, zero waste, etc) to focusing on collective action for systemic change (ex: community organizing)?
3. What climate emotions have you felt? How do you hold those emotions & how can that inform how you teach and are in community with one another?
4. How can environmental racism, Indigenous knowledge, and climate solutions/practices from BIPOC communities be integrated into classroom lessons and activities?
5. What do you/ educators need to feel supported in teaching climate justice education?

15/10/2022

⚡️CERBC endorses Jennifer Reddy and Kyla Epstein for Vancouver School board!

💫 Among other things, their platform champions climate education, transparent decision-making, mental health support, and protecting students with precarious immigration statuses.

🗳️ Remember to vote on Saturday!

15/10/2022

🪐 CERBC endorses Janet Fraser for Vancouver School Board!

🍀 Her commitment to climate education - and ensuring that youth have the opportunity to learn what is relevant to them - is clear.

🗳️ Remember to get everyone to vote this Saturday!

15/10/2022

💚 CERBC endorses Gavin Somers for Vancouver School Board!

🌻 He presented clear ideas about improving climate education and a commitment to inclusion and accessibility, exemplified by his involvement as Education Director of Out On Screen, which delivered programs for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

🗳️ Find a polling station with the link in the bio and remember to vote on Saturday!!

14/10/2022

✨ CERBC endorses Suzie Mah for Vancouver School Board

🌷Her responses demonstrated to us her passion and commitment toward interdisciplinary climate education, sustainable school infrastructure, anti-racism, and accessibility.

🎤 She is also a champion for student voice in decision-making and was the teacher liaison for her school’s Student Voice.

🗳️ Don’t forget to vote TOMORROW on October 15th (link in bio for helpful information!)

13/10/2022

🌟 CERBC endorses David Yang for Richmond School Board!

💚 In our meeting with him, he demonstrated himself to be a clear champion for climate education, student mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion, youth representation in decision-making, and green school infrastructure.

🗳️ Remember to vote on October 15th!

12/10/2022

🗳️ On October 15th, we have the opportunity to elect climate education champions to our school boards.

➡️ Anyone 18 and older, who is a Canadian citizen, and has lived in BC for at least 6 months is eligible to vote and can register directly at the polling station on voting day with two pieces of ID.

🌸 Even if you’re not eligible, you can make a huge difference by encouraging others to vote!

⭐️ In the coming days CERBC will be meeting with and posting endorsements for candidates who we believe will advance our climate education goals.

🗓️ Mark your calendars, tell your friends and family, and remember to vote on the 15th!

08/10/2022

💚 JOIN THE TEAM

🌷 If you want to get involved with our climate education campaign, you may be interested in joining a task squad:

- External
- Internal
- Press-comma
- Social media

🌸 There are other ways to be involved as well, such as simply attending our weekly general meetings or serving as a school ambassador/liaison helping to connect our team with your school for presentations and outreach.

⏰ The time commitment is very flexible.

➡️ Use the link in the bio or DM us directly to sign up. Feel free to ask us for more information!

02/10/2022

Campaign Update!! - https://mailchi.mp/15e95fbd3a05/campaign-update

Go check your emails or click the link to see our latest newsletter

29/09/2022

💡What’s next for pushing forward with a climate justice education system?

💚 We’ll be working with 4 key areas in the coming months:

1️⃣ Continuing to lobby the Ministry of Education with new strategies

2️⃣ Compiling and directly distributing a comprehensive resource base for teaching

3️⃣ Developing a wider network of connections with BC schools to advocate for climate justice education locally

4️⃣ Campaigning to elect climate champions to school boards for the upcoming October 15 municipal elections

➡️ Swipe for details + consider joining our team with the form in our bio! ✨

22/09/2022

Our team has a booth at ’s booth tomorrow!

Come say hi, learn more about what we’ve been working on, and find opportunities to get involved!⚡️

06/09/2022

✨ Where is CERBC at? Part 2 of campaign updates! (Needs 4 to 6)

🙄 The Ministry has stated that they are not planning nor willing to pursue curriculum reform.

💚 However, they agreed to work on creating better resources and training for teachers.

📚 Our team has been developing student-led pro-D trainings, compiling resources, and talking with the Teachers’ Council about creating new climate justice standards for teacher certification.

🚲 The infrastructure ask (Need 6) is outside of Ministry of Education jurisdiction and will require its own unique strategy.

➡️ Stay tuned for an overview of what’s coming next with our campaign and all the cool new directions we’ll be going!

03/09/2022

Part 1 of the brief overview of where our campaign is at!

More detailed summaries of progress and next steps for each aspect of our campaign will be coming soon.

01/07/2022

A huge thank you the and all of you for believing in our campaign! ❤️ We believe every student in BC should have access to climate justice education, and we want educators to have training and resources to do so⚡️

We have been inactive on social media as our team has prioritized putting our time into running our campaign behind the scenes. However, we are back and ready to provide updates for you all in the next few weeks❗️

Stay tuned for exciting updates on our meeting with the Minister of Education, BC Teacher’s Council and more🤩

For now, swipe to hear about how we plan to use the DSF prize funds!

19/05/2022

Great event on May 25th! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/is-your-bc-pension-fund-contributing-to-the-climate-crisis-tickets-337353271717

15/03/2022

Sign Leadnow's petition to Ban Fossil Fuel Promotion in BC Schools!

It takes 1 min to sign! Pass this onto BC K-12 teachers and students!
https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ban-oil-and-gas-sponsored-curriculum-from-bc-classrooms

In over 2,000 classrooms province-wide, the FortisBC Energy Leaders curriculum is teaching children that natural gas is a “clean-burning fossil fuel” and a renewable alternative to coal and gas. FortisBC’s curriculum is certifiably false. Scientists consider natural gas a major driver of clima...

01/01/2022

Happy New Year!

2021 has been a year of challenges and triumphs. Through it all, CERBC has reached and surpassed numerous milestones to advocate for climate education in the British Columbia K-12 curriculum—all thanks to your support. As we look back and think forward, we reflect on the accomplishments and progress that our community has achieved together.

CLICK BELOW TO READ OUR YEAR-END NEWSLETTER!
CERBC Newsletter #4: R2T Year In Review - https://mailchi.mp/86560a05b5dc/cerbc-newsletter-4-r2t-year-in-review

16/10/2021

Calling all students: We’re Intaking!

If you are passionate about climate activism and creating a more just & equitable future, join our core organizing team! You will have the opportunity to gain new skills, meet lasting friends and advocate for a positive change in schools. Choose to be a part of one of the four task squads: Social media, Press/comms, External (outreach), and Internal. Welcoming youth from all backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets! Link in Bio.

About CERBC:
CERBC is a team of students throughout BC leading the Reform to Transform (R2T) campaign. Join us in the fight for adequate climate change education in our BC schools.

23/08/2021

The 1.5°C temperature limit is on life support. We need transformative education that fully instructs students on the complexities of climate change. Sign & share our open letter in support of climate change education in British Columbia’s K-12 system: www.cerbc.ca/sign-on

Climate Education Reform BC (CERBC) is a team of 20+ secondary students throughout so called "British Columbia" who are leading the Reform to Transform campaign which is advocating for climate change education in British Columbia’s K-12 educational system.

02/08/2021

Our team at CERBC is excited to announce that we will be meeting with the BC Ministry of Education and Minister Jennifer Whiteside near the end of August! At this meeting, we will be presenting our Needs, as well as discussing our campaign and how we can move forward for intersectional climate change education. This is a major step in furthering our campaign and the future of our student-led initiative!

Stay tuned for updates and send us any feedback or ideas that you’d like to see brought up. Click this link to send your feedback https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeivFBsbo-FWAUkIApiRyhKkP7QGRTCSKJxm5_PIA4mbsYnyg/viewform?usp=send_form

02/08/2021

Updates and Next steps! - https://mailchi.mp/6dd1ef019006/updates-and-next-steps-4808190 Here is our newsletter #3

29/07/2021

Moment I realized I wasn't learning enough about climate change
Hannah Wicki: "Whenever I encountered news stories of climate change, or heard the general facts of "the ice melting" and "the amazon being clear cut", I never considered the full picture of the systemic and deep-rooted issues that were, and are still, taking place.”

Penelope Holden Goldsmith: "There was one student who asked us why we were late, and to that question we answered that we had been to a climate change protest. When we told her this she had no clue what climate change was and thought that climate change was fine and that there was nothing that needed to be done about it, which is not true."

Michael Abrosimoff-Penner: “When I asked a question to my Science teacher and she could not answer my question, I asked her if I could do some research on this issue. She said yes. I found so much and they could not answer when it was their subject.”

Visit our website www.CERBC.ca for the full stories.

03/07/2021

Our Dream for the Future
Brianna Schiavone: "One where the oceans stop warming, animals stop going extinct and humans can live without the fear of catastrophic weather and pollution plaguing our planet...adapt a new mindset of how we interact with things in our lives."

Sophia Bi: "The climate crisis is a thing of the past, a great battle honoured in history textbooks. The food we eat, the clothes we wear, all materials we depend on - we live life knowing that we are not hurting our planet...it’s going to need all of us to make it happen; it needs a generation that understands the complexities and urgency of the crisis."

Chloe Nguyen: "Sustainability is completely ingrained into society and our lives, that we no longer have to think twice when making a decision or research hours on end for a sustainable alternative. A future where we came together as a collective to innovate and have solved the issue of climate change."

Visit our website .ca (link in bio) for the full stories.