"in community, our potential is truly realized. what we have to offer to each other is not merely critique, anger, commentary, ownership and false power. we have the capacity to hold each other, serve each other, heal each other, create for and with each other, forgive each other, and liberate ourselves and each other." —adrienne maree brown, "in relationship with others"
Community is a core tenet of sustainability. In community, as author adrienne maree brown describes, we have the opportunity "to see the truth—we are each tiny fragments of a great whole, and we are each necessary."
We’re proud to offer communal spaces for educators to come together in solidarity, where teachers can gather around a shared purpose: to educate for a more sustainable future. These are spaces where hope is restored, joy is kindled, and resilience is built.
We invite you to join our Institute for Sustainable Schools community in 2025.
Education for Sustainability Leadership Academy
Begins July 29–31, 2025 with seasonal gatherings throughout the 2025–26 school year
Create a peer learning community and explore Education for Sustainability, systems thinking, and leadership for transformation. Learn with and from the Land, practice leadership skills, and take action on a problem of practice. Throughout the program, we support one another with experiences that generate a sense of hope, love, and resilience.
Education for Sustainability Graduate Certificates
Multiyear, starts Summer 2025
Grounded in action research, transformative education, and youth leadership, coursework will energize your teaching practice and advance your knowledge. Practice changemaking skills and deepen your expertise in bringing Education for Sustainability to life for learners. You’ll also demonstrate a commitment to building a more sustainable future, realign your practice with your values, and build a professional network.