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NO LONGER AVAILABLE WS17: Proactive Leadership for Equity: Reshaping Climate Conscious Policies in Education Abroad

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Paid Content
Learn how to shift from reactive, deficit-focused approaches to climate-conscious education abroad policies to proactive, equity-focused approaches. Gain knowledge to proactively lead climate-conscious initiatives with an equity-focused lens, enabling advocacy for and implementation of inclusive policies that address systemic inequities. Workshop leaders address systemic inequities, promote sustainability, and empower educators abroad professionals to lead climate action through innovative and inclusive policy development.

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate existing deficit models in climate education within education abroad policies and collaboratively conceptualize innovative, equity-focused solutions through a framework called "freedom dreaming."
  • Use inner developmental goals to learn about the disruption and mind shift required for inclusive climate-conscious education abroad policies that address systemic inequities and promote sustainability for people and offices.
  • Develop a communication strategy to effectively advocate for and lead policy changes to support equitable and climate-conscious education abroad practices.
  • Use a toolkit to empower calls to action and mobilize education abroad communities in climate justice work.