Local Policy Project

Local Sustainability Education Reform

2025-2026 Local Policy Team Project

Policy Director: Nadelina Agopoglu

Policy Analysts: Carly Peters, Izhaar Shah, Lance Mahome, Lilliana Agazaryan, Lucy Getacho, and Priyam Pandey

We’re investigating how local school districts incorporate (or fail to incorporate) environmental literacy into their curricula. Our research involves analyzing local education standards, reviewing case studies of successful sustainability integration, and surveying students and educators. This work may culminate in the drafting of city ordinances or school board proposals that mandate climate literacy, support outdoor education programs, and allocate funds for sustainability-related extracurriculars.