Cultivating Pathways to Sustainability 2025–26 Empower youth to make real change with Cultivating Pathways to Sustainability. Your students will develop and implement community action projects to address the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adopted by the UN in 2015, the goals offer a blueprint for building a socially, economically, and ecologically just society. The goals address global challenges including poverty, inequality, climate change, and peace and justice. Kickoff Educator Retreat August 14, 2025, 9am–4pm at Shelburne Farms 15 professional learning certificate hours Explore a powerful framework for integrating the goals into your classroom and community. Learn, connect, see examples of projectbased and service learning, and network with potential community partners. You’ll leave inspired, full of love and hope for your teaching and our collective work to actualize the SDGs.
Throughout the Year Form a team with your students and fellow educators. You’ll receive continued support throughout the year as you explore the SDGs; connect with and assess your place; and plan and implement a project to advance the global goals in your school or community. • • •
Fall: Attend an in-person kickoff with your students and other Cultivating Pathways teams Spring: Join a virtual closing and celebration event Monthly: Receive coaching from Cultivating Pathways advisors
To register, visit bit.ly/JoinCPS2025 • • •
Cost: $950 with scholarships available Deadline: Apply by Aug. 1, 2025 Questions? Email jcirillo@shelburnefarms.org or katie@upforlearning.org