Maine Climate Literacy Plan 2025

Provided by: Maine Department of Education |Published on: August 1, 2025

Articles/Websites

K-12

Synopsis

In this statewide plan from the Maine Department of Education and partners, educators are guided to integrate climate literacy across disciplines, with a focus on equity, student agency, and justice-centered learning.
The plan outlines strategies for curriculum design, teacher professional development, and community partnerships, helping schools align climate instruction with Maine’s climate resilience and education goals.

Subjects: Science, Social Studies

Authors: Maine Deparment of Education , Maine Environmental Education Association, and Govenors Office Policy of Innovation and the Future

Region: Maine

Languages: English

Positives

The text in this resource is organized in a way that is easily accessible for readers.
This resource provides useful resources and recommendations for teachers.

Prerequisites

Differentiation & Implementation

Teachers can use this as a reference for climate change curriculum in their schools and classrooms.
College educators of pre-service teachers can use this resource for students to understand the importance of climate change education.
The resources listed for SECTION 1.2 are ones that teachers can implement in the classroom to teach Maine-specific climate education.
Civics or other social studies classes can refer to Appendix A to analyze and discuss the process of bringing a plan like this to fruition.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.