“My experience with the Institute was phenomenal; engaging in collegial relationships and experiences with fellow creatives reaffirmed my professional commitment to teaching and personal artistic practice.”

“I would summarize the Climate Futurisms Institute with one word: transformational. From the innovative, dynamic directors to the energized, dedicated teachers I met, this community changed my classroom and my life. Each day was a richer, more fulfilling experience than the last, and I left with classroom-ready tools that empower my students to see themselves as changemakers.”

“I sought a summer professional development opportunity that would both inspire and challenge me as a mid-career educator. The NEH Climate Futurism Summer Institute delivered an exceptional experience that profoundly impacted my teaching practice and worldview. The institute offered a transformative journey through thought-provoking learning sessions, breathtaking field excursions, and a collaborative, supportive environment fostered by the encouraging staff. Each aspect of the experience contributed to a richer understanding of climate futurism and its relevance to education and beyond. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to participate in this remarkable program and for the growth it has inspired in me.”

“The Institute was the best professional development experience of my 15+ year career. What I didn’t expect was that it also became a personal development experience as I built connections to the curriculum, the instructors, and the other participants, and discovered a new family over the span of just a few weeks. My thinking was challenged in a positive, safe, and high-energy environment where experts in their field shared their vast knowledge with us while our own expertise was honored and integrated into the Institute on a daily basis. Ultimately, I learned how to bring climate and environmental literacy to the forefront in my classroom in engaging and actionable ways for students.”

“Participating in the NEH Climate Futurism Summer Institute was transformative for my teaching practice. The collaborative environment and hands-on learning gave me tools and inspiration that I’ve been able to bring directly to my students. And after all the tools and content shared, the community is the thing that I valued the most. The hope for our world is truly in each other. It’s an experience that continues to shape my work to this day. ”

“The institute was truly life-changing. I came in at a point where I felt burnt out and seeking direction, but left feeling excited, hopeful, and driven to bring new experiences and tools back to my community. Guided by an amazing team, the sense of community built with incredible educators from across the country is at the very top of my professional highlight list—an experience I will always cherish.”

“The opportunity to collaborate with these inspirational teachers was exactly what my ‘tired teacher soul’ needed the most. I found the experience deeply moving and filled with inspiration. I left not only with fabulous ideas and resources but also with a profound sense of being part of something big—something important—something that could literally change the world: hope.”