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Helping teachers integrate sustainability into the classroom and develop greener schools

Helping teachers integrate sustainability into the classroom and develop greener schools

Every year, conversations on sustainability and the environment become more and more prevalent, and with increasing urgency. We know that teachers are struggling to embed lessons on sustainability into the classroom, and we know students are struggling to feel empowered to make a difference.

It can be hard to know where to start, with conflicting information, no time, and a lack of practical, structured resources. Oxford University Press cares about teacher and student wellbeing and believes that teaching about sustainability doesn’t need to impact that. Students should feel inspired, not overwhelmed.

This page is home to a library of free resources, information, and products for teachers around the world, all backed by research and produced by international education experts. Consider this your one-stop-shop for latest news and information on educating for sustainability. Why not bookmark this page and keep checking back to see what's new?

 

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Oxford International Curriculum for Sustainability

Brand new sustainability curriculum from Oxford University Press

Bring sustainability into the classroom with this thorough, interdisciplinary approach that inspires and empowers students. Developed with experts in the field, this addition to the Oxford International Curriculum equips students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed to shape a sustainable future.

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Sustainability Framework for School Leaders

Free guidance for greening your school

Looking to implement a whole-school approach to sustainability but don’t know where to start? We have put together a free-to-access guide for greening your school, authored by sustainability experts Dr Kim Polgreen and Dr Megan Murray-Pepper.

Collaborations

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Shaping Science Citizens

OUP is proud to have collaborated with the OECD to develop the PISA 2025 Science Framework, helping policy makers understand the capabilities and progress of 15-year-olds worldwide in science. Learn about OUP, PISA, and how we are shaping science citizens worldwide.

Climate Change Challenge

Climate Change Challenge

Zoe Cokeliss Barsley, Director of Sustainability at OUP, was one of 14 influential thought-leaders invited to judge The Burjeel Holdings Oxford Saïd Climate Change Challenge. Find out more about the competition and the winners' innovative ideas for tackling the climate emergency.

Webinars

Oxford Forum

Oxford Forum

Earlier this year, OUP invited our global community to come together and explore our shared mission of building a sustainable future for education and research. Watch the three webinar recordings and listen to the discussions from our expert panels on practical steps we can all take towards sustainability in education.

PISA Science

Shaping Science Citizens

To mark the launch and delivery of the PISA 2025 Science Framework, OUP and the OECD hosted a launch event to share how the Framework was developed and what it means for the role that the education community plays in shaping science citizens. Watch leading figures in the science education community discuss key issues related to science and sustainability.

Blog Posts

DP Chemistry Blog

Understanding the science of global warming and climate change

Read about how IB DP Chemistry supports teachers and students as advocates of the fundamental need to safeguard the global environment.

DP Physics Blog

Addressing the problems of tomorrow

Explore how IB DP Physics can help students gain climate science literacy during such a key time.

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Operating Sustainably

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Responsible Publishing Report

OUP is not just committed to sustainability with the content we publish. Take a look at our latest Responsible Publishing Report and explore the ways we strive to minimize our impact on the climate through our global operations.