Recent News and Updates

Summer Resources

Sustainability in schools doesn't stop in the summertime. Explore curriculum and resources for Summer Rising, ongoing energy projects, and some helpful tips to stay cool and safe all summer long! 

Summer Sustainability Resources

2026-27 Climate Education leadership team

Teachers and administrators, apply to join our Climate Education Leadership Team (CELT) to expand climate education and earn per session!

We're looking for dedicated teachers and administrators to help us activate climate education in NYC classrooms across all five boroughs. We support climate education by creating turnkey resources for teachers, designing and facilitating trainings for teachers and administrators, and identifying opportunities for climate education alignment across subjects and New York State Standards.

The 2026-27 Per Session Job Posting is currently open for multiple UFT/CSA Titles:

SY26-27 VC #1540: OES Teacher / Social Worker - Multiple UFT/CSA Titles (Office of Energy and Sustainability). Requires internal NYCPS log-in. 

Application deadline is July 6, 2026.

Climate Solutions Start with Schools

Learn more about our office goals and achievements, including how we:

• Drive City emission reductions and waste diversion to create greener schools

• Invest in staff and students as climate leaders to transform instruction and policy

• Organize school communities around climate change action and opportunity

• Advocate for student well-being in sustainability plans and climate policies

Read more about the Office of Energy & Sustainability.