Inspiring a new generation of green leaders to design a sustainable future for all.

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Teaching Skills for the 21st Century

Introducing students to environmental literacy, social innovation, and hands-on design skills

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Honoring Heroes in the Classroom

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At EcoRise, we believe in a sustainable future for all.

We help inspire a new generation of leaders to design a sustainable future for all. Our school-based programs empower youth to tackle real-world challenges in their schools and communities by teaching sustainability, design innovation, and social entrepreneurship.

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Education is the bedrock of social and environmental change.

Youth have the power to design a sustainable world.

Teachers are the key to unlocking student innovation.

Partners magnify and accelerate community impact.

Student Innovation Projects

BMPV Garden Beds

Cafeteria Transformation

Chicken Coop + Feed and Water Station

Cielo Vista Charter Eco-Store

Outdoor Garden Seating

Reflowering the KHS Apiary

Water Bottles for All

We Need Native Plants

Clean Air Green Corridor of 182nd Street

Lake Ann Learning Garden

Voigt Learning Garden

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FEATURED IMPACT

During the 2020–2021 school year, EcoRise student projects produced 10,000 lbs of food for their school communities.

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FEATURED WORK

Our Introduction to Environmental Justice lessons create a foundation of EJ history and concepts for K–12 students.

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Who says students can't change the world?

Help us unleash the power and potential of youth as leaders and creative problem-solvers in communities around the world.

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”My students' worlds are more meaningful because they now have an understanding of their role in it. The sense of empowerment that they have learned through this curriculum makes them better global citizens and members of their own communities.
Landon GarvikC. W. Harris Elementary, Washington, DC

”I love EcoRise's online platform and that the lessons are available in Spanish. Having the Spanish lessons for my students will make science that much more accessible and approachable.
Cynthia WhitneyBurnet Middle School, Austin, TX

”EcoRise has given me a process and a support network of educators that can help me take my Environmental Science and Ecology Elective to the next level. With EcoRise as my foundation, I'm looking forward to developing the next generation of Green Leaders.
Nichi AvinaCelo Vista Charter School, Palm Springs, CA

”I will remember it for the rest of my life. I can design a solution to a problem. They say when you learn things well, you will never forget…and I will never forget what I learned in EcoRise.
EcoRise Student

”EcoRise inspires young people to think about their impact on the world and ways to make it better. Conducting Eco-Audits allowed my students opportunities to actively engage in decision making and explore ways to improve areas within our campus.
Isabel AnayaKuentz Elementary, Helotes, TX

”EcoRise has been a complete game changer in terms of creating a robust system that gives my students an opportunity to enact visible change in our school. With their support, training, and micro-grants, I have been able to do some truly amazing projects with my students.
Ed YooCodman Academy, Dorchester, MA