Day of Climate, part of the pK-12 Initiative at MIT Open Learning, has awarded over $100,000 in grants to support seven proposals that bring climate change and sustainability to life for pK–12 learners and educators around the world.
This year’s grantees represent a range of departments, labs, and centers across MIT with each grantee proposing creative, hands-on approaches to advancing climate education through both climate literacy and action. From ocean health proposals to sustainable fashion design, these proposals transform complex climate concepts into accessible, empowering learning experiences for learners and educators alike.
“In collaboration with the MIT community, Day of Climate continues to demonstrate how learning environments can evolve into spaces of possibility, sparking curiosity, cultivating hope, and empowering young learners to lead transformational action,” says Claudia Urrea, executive director of the pK-12 Initiative. “This year’s proposals go beyond theory — they connect science, technology, and social impact to help young leaders understand their power to shape a sustainable future.”