At our recent Schools Group meeting on June 15, parents and caregivers from across the country gathered to explore the topic of extreme heat in schools. Our Atlantic Organizer, Jackie McVicar, provided an overview of our Hot Schools, Cool Solutions campaign in Nova Scotia and the concerns for children’s health and well-being from extreme heat events. The presentation also highlighted the main issues in schools when it comes to mitigating extreme heat - including inadequate indoor and outdoor infrastructure and a lack of policies or guidance for schools and decision-makers - and how parents and caregivers can mobilize their school community and collaborate with schools allies to demand transparency and to advocate for solutions and climate-forward policies.
You can watch the recording of the presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0aa3nTXU18
To learn more about our Hot Schools, Cool Solutions campaign in Nova Scotia go to https://www.forourkids.ca/hotschools_ns. Many of the campaign resources including our info sheet can be used by parents and caregivers across the country. You can also find more general resources and information about our school survey at https://www.forourkids.ca/hotclassrooms
If you would like to join our next Schools Meet-Up or need support with climate action in your school, please email us at [email protected]. We are here to support you!
