Teaching Climate Change in the United States

This essential guide tackles the urgent challenge of climate education in a politically polarized landscape, offering a vital collection of case studies from across the United States. By analyzing real-world programs, the book moves beyond theoretical debate to showcase concrete strategies that educators are actually using in classrooms and communities. The co-authored chapters provide a mosaic of perspectives, revealing how to navigate the significant sociopolitical obstacles that often stifle meaningful dialogue on this critical subject. It serves as a crucial roadmap for anyone committed to fostering climate literacy against a backdrop of denial.

What makes this work distinctive is its grounded, practical focus on what works within the uniquely American context, making it an indispensable resource for teachers, curriculum developers, and community organizers. The book doesn't just diagnose the problem; it provides a hopeful, actionable toolkit for building resilience and promoting effective mitigation and adaptation strategies through education. For those on the front lines of this educational battle, this collection offers the evidence-based methods and communal wisdom needed to turn the tide, one lesson at a time.