Sustainable Future in K12 Schools

What is the main issue with the current K12 school system according to the speaker?

• They are too focused on technology.

• They are preparing students for a society that no longer exists.

• They lack qualified teachers.

• They are too expensive to maintain.

What is the primary goal of the green schools movement?

• To reduce the number of teachers.

• To build more schools.

• To create a sustainable future.

• To increase student enrollment.

Which school district has linked its sustainability management system to its Master facility plan?

• New York City Schools

• Boulder Valley School District

• Greendale Wisconsin Schools

• Chicago Public Schools

What is a unique feature of the public-private partnership in Chicago?

• Providing free school lunches.

• Building new indoor gyms.

• Creating outdoor classrooms and rain gardens.

• Offering online classes.

What health benefit has been observed in Blue Valley schools due to their environmental health program?

• Higher teacher salaries.

• More sports activities.

• Decreased asthma-related absences.

• Increased student enrollment.

What service does the health clinic in Greendale Wisconsin provide?

• Free transportation for students.

• Free medical, dental, and mental health services.

• Free internet access.

• Free textbooks for all students.

What is the DREAMS program in California focused on?

• Art and music education.

• Research and sustainability projects.

• Sports and physical education.

• Language and literature studies.

What do students in Maplewood Richmond Heights learn through the seed-to-table program?

• How to play musical instruments.

• How to build robots.

• How to grow and manage food resources.

• How to write computer programs.

What is the main purpose of integrating sustainable thinking into the curriculum?

• To eliminate homework.

• To prepare students for a sustainable future.

• To reduce the number of school days.

• To increase test scores.

What is a key outcome for students attending the Environmental CH schools in Los Angeles?

• They graduate early.

• They participate in international exchange programs.

• They have high acceptance rates to four-year colleges.

• They all receive scholarships.