The document outlines the Greater Phoenix vision to prioritize historically marginalized youth through equitable sustainability education and community engagement. It details partnerships with schools, colleges, and organizations to enhance professional development, foster collaboration, and promote research in sustainability education. Key initiatives include establishing a community of practice, mapping education opportunities, and creating a sustainability education hub in Tempe.

1. RCE
Greater
Phoenix

2. VISION
to support all community members, yet
prioritizing historically marginalized
youth, through meaningful, equitable
and participatory learning experiences
to contribute to sustainability in the
region
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3. MISSION
We partner on new and existing projects to
● foster cross-sectoral collaborations among formal and non-formal
education providers engaged in sustainability education,
● support the organization of and the access to equitable, quality
sustainability education
● empower sustainability education professionals
● develop research projects to help advance the practice of
sustainability education overall

4. Ongoing collaborations
Committed organizations
- Cities of Phoenix and Tempe,
- Public schools (Alhambra Elementary School District, Echo Canyon School, and Machan School),
- Community colleges (Mesa Community College, Maricopa Community College District) and
- Non-profit organizations (Local First Arizona (representing local businesses), Arizona Sustainability
Alliance (representing various civil society organizations)).
Supportive organizations in the community
- Business: AZ Green Chamber of Commerce, Cooperative Collaboration Coalition, Salt River
Project: School of Energy
- NGOS: SPOT 127 Youth Media Center, Arizona Science Teachers Association (ASTA), Citizen
Climate Lobby Center for Education, Arizona Center for Nature Conservation; Desert Botanical
Garden; Phoenix Zoo; Arizona Association for Environmental Education

5. Projects Underway
● Established Community of Practice for furthering
research on ESD
● Mapping and showcasing existing sustainability
education opportunities at ASU and in the Valley
● Developing funding strategy for priority action
areas
● Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR)
collaboration with City of Tempe
● Ongoing professional development with Greater
Phoenix teachers
● Establishing Sustainability Education Hub at
local Tempe High School (Corona del Sol)