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Mid-winter Climate Institute

Activating climate Education as a climate Solution

The Mid-Winter Climate Education Institute is designed to:

Provide K-12 educators with multidisciplinary instructional content and educational resources
Connect schools and educators to exchange best practices for classroom implementation
Provide tangible support for integrating climate education across different subjects

ABout the 2026 Institute

February 18-19, 2026

8:30AM-3:30PM

Teachers College, Columbia University

Earn up to $792 per session, and up to 12 CTLE credits

Students present on a panel for educators in an auditorium

Five focus tracks

STEAM
Social Studies
Math
English Language Arts
Additional subjects including Health, Wellness, Electives

Educators discuss a printed resource

Featured Speakers and Workshops

Dr. Jonah Schenker

Ulster BOCES

Dr. Jason Smerdon

Professor, Columbia Climate School

Three students sit on a stage, and one holds a microphone

Students from our Youth Leadership Council

A presenter stands at a podium in an auditorium. A presentation is on a screen behind her.

Climate Mental Health Network

Climate Education Leadership Team members

Educators on our Climate Education Leadership Team

Application Information

Registration is closed for the 2026 Mid-Winter Climate Institute.

Presenters in a classroom with educators

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