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Written by  Will Steger Foundation
Strategic GoalThe Will Steger Foundation’s programs seek to offer thought-provoking interaction and practical solutions for educators, students, youth, and the broader public.

“We have a responsibility to teach the next generation what global warming is and where the solutions lie.” – Will Steger

OVERARCHING GOAL:
Will Steger Foundation programs aim to educate, inspire and empower people of all ages to engage in climate change solu- tions. WSF seeks to build broad-based public support for action at all scales (individual to policy). WSF programs include: Emerging Leaders, Expeditions, and K-12 Education.

Action!EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM

STRATEGIC GOAL:To inspire and support youth climate leadership, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as a key ally in solving the climate crisis.
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  • Youth Environmental Activists YEA! MN High School Network
  • Trans-Campus Energy Movement MN (TEAM MN) College & University Network
  • Midwest Climate Strategy Coalition

 


ExpeditionsEXPEDITIONS

STRATEGIC GOAL:Mobilizing action through eyewitness expeditions to the front lines of global warming.
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  • Adventure Learning - bringing authentic learning experiences to classrooms via the internet
  • International, cross-cultural and intergenerational expeditions:
    • Baffin Island 2007
    • Ellesmere Island 2008
    • Greenland 2009
    • Expedition Copenhagen 2009
  • Multi-media dispatches from the expedition trail
  • Featured Expeditions – Modern and Emerging Explorers

 


EducationK-12 EDUCATION

STRATEGIC GOAL:K-12 standards-based interdisciplinary curriculum approved by the National Education Association, Union of Concerned Scientists and National Geographic.
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  • Online Lesson Plans & Activities for Educators
  • Summer Institutes on Climate Change Education

More in this category: « Citizen Climate Curriculum

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