Join EcoRise and the Gen:Thrive teams February 17–19, 2026, at this year’s Green School Conference in San Diego, California! The 15th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) is an inspiring opportunity for teachers and administrators to connect with a nationwide community committed to creating healthier, more sustainable learning environments. By joining other educators who are leading their schools toward whole-school sustainability, you’ll gain practical tools, fresh ideas, and insight into how cross-sector collaboration in climate education can support meaningful learning for students.
Explore EcoRise and Gen:Thrive Sessions at the Green Schools Conference
The sessions EcoRise will be facilitating will highlight how districts, educators, nonprofits, and industry partners are working together to strengthen climate education and student pathways.
Connecting Dots to Amply Efforts | February 18th, 1–2pm
This session showcases how San Diego County Office of Education, Ten Strands, Gen:Thrive, and SubjectToClimate are linking district initiatives, teacher support, and data-driven tools to strengthen climate education. Through real-world examples, presenters will illustrate what effective cross-sector collaboration looks like in practice. Participants will gain actionable ideas for aligning and amplifying sustainability efforts in their own communities.
Encouraging Bright Futures: Student Engagement in Solar Energy | February 18th, 1–2pm
This session will illustrate how Austin ISD is using solar infrastructure not only to cut costs and reduce its carbon footprint, but also as a launchpad for educational enrichment and workforce readiness. This session is ideal for educators, school leaders, and industry partners interested in realistic approaches to connect facilities, curriculum, and community partnerships to support enriched learning and green career pathways. Austin ISD will be joined by Axis Solar and EcoRise to share lessons learned and resources with participants.
Can’t Make the Conference? Explore Our Climate Education Resources and Tools Here
Whether you’re attending GSC or following along from afar, there are still easy ways to explore tools and lessons shared in these sessions.
Explore Gen:Thrive
To better understand the national landscape of climate and sustainability education, check out Gen:Thrive’s data tools and resources. You can also add your organization to the National Dashboard of service providers, helping educators and districts discover the support available in their communities. Use the Gen:Thrive contact us form to get listed.
Access Free EcoRise Resources
Find lessons and resources for your classroom, including project-based learning modules focused on renewable energy and sustainability, at learn.ecorise.org. Educators interested in solar energy lessons can explore our Renewable Energy module within the Sustainable Intelligence curriculum, designed to help students connect real-world infrastructure to climate solutions and green career pathways.
