Episode 11

What does it take to create a sustainable school? Join us as we discuss this question with Kevin Splain, Energy Manager for Sun Prairie Area School District, and two passionate student activists who have recently graduated from local high schools. Together, they uncover the current state of sustainability initiatives within schools, illuminating the essential shifts needed to make schools greener. From student-led advocacy groups to impactful policy reforms, discover the actionable steps paving the way for greener schools of tomorrow.

Episode 11

Episode Highlights

  • Wisconsin's first fully net-zero school.
  • Student voices: how can students advocate for sustainability?
  • Barriers that are halting environmental progress in the classroom.
  • How Sun Prairie Area School District added 1 million square feet of schools without increasing their energy consumption.
  • A vision for the future: school gardens, plant-based lunch options, outdoor classrooms, energy monitoring dashboards.

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