Colorado Students Earn Climate Literacy Seal, Over 1,200 Awarded
More than 1,200 Colorado high‑school students have earned the state’s climate literacy seal, an endorsement added to diplomas and transcripts.
In Brief
- •More than 1,200 Colorado high‑school students have earned the state’s climate literacy seal, an endorsement added to diplomas and transcripts.
- •The seal requires completion of two advanced climate courses and a community‑service project that tackles a local climate issue.
- •Since lawmakers approved the seal in 2024, 26 of Colorado’s 179 school districts have adopted it, according to Lyra Colorado.
- •The program is expanding beyond Colorado, with Maine adopting a similar seal and California signing a bill to establish one for its graduates.
Why It Matters
The seal of climate literacy equips students with scientific knowledge and practical skills needed for the growing green economy, positioning them for careers in solar, water management, and climate‑resilient agriculture. By embedding climate education into high‑school curricula, the initiative also empowers youth to act locally, fostering a generation of informed citizens who can influence climate policy and community resilience. The program’s spread to other states signals a broader shift toward formal climate education in U.S. schools, potentially setting a national precedent for integrating science, service, and workforce readiness in secondary education.
Key Details
- Seal Adoption Rate
- 26 of 179 districts (≈14.5%)
- Students Awarded Seal
- ≈1,200
- Year of Approval
- 2024
- Other States with Seal
- Maine, California
- Total School Districts in Colorado
- 179
- Districts Adopted Seal
- 26
Context & Background
Colorado lawmakers approved the seal of climate literacy in 2024, establishing a statewide program that requires students to complete advanced climate coursework and a community‑service project to earn an endorsement on their diplomas and transcripts.
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