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S3E55 Episode 55: EAC in the Social Studies Classroom
We see you, social studies educators! Earth Force program staff Krysten, SJ, and Taylor discuss how Environmental Action Civics (EAC) bridges science and social studies. They highlight how science…
S3E54 Episode 54: Place and Community: Authentic Youth Learning in New Mexico
In this episode of Field Chats: Environmental Action Civics Essentials, Alyssa McConkey talks with Dr. Antonio Gonzales of Albuquerque Public Schools and Erin Blaz and Theresa Aragon from the Ciudad…
S3E53 Episode 53: Climate Literacy + Civic Action: How Colorado Made It Official
What does it take to move from youth interest in climate to state-level policy change?In this episode of Field Chats: Environmental Action Civics Essentials, we sit down with Mary Seawell, CEO of…
S3E52 Episode 52: Learning Democracy by Doing It (A Conversation with NYLC and Earth Force!)
Earth Force CEO Vince Meldrum talks with NYLC CEO Amy Meuers about reimagining service learning as a pathway to democracy. They unpack NYLC’s new Ignite framework, explore the deep connections…
S3E51 Episode 51: Designing Climate Solutions With (Not For) Students
Hosted by Vince Meldrum, President/CEO of Earth Force, this episode is a replay of a 2025 EAC Week event. It features Cory Manning, previously at the City of Denver’s Office of Climate Action,…
S3E50 Episode 50: From Assumptions to Evidence in Youth Engagement
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Earl of the University of Delaware shares research that reframes how we understand youth participation in civic life. Drawing her research and others, she highlights the…
S3E49 Episode 49: Reflecting on the People & Ideas That Shape Environmental Action Civics
In this end-of-year roundtable episode, the Earth Force team reflects on the people, books, and ideas that continue to shape Environmental Action Civics. Program staff and special guest CEO Vince…
S3E48 Episode 48: Making Space for Fun in Civic Action
Earth Force Program Manager Taylor Ruffin and Chief Program Officer Alyssa McConkey dig into how Environmental Action Civics creates joyful, inquiry-driven learning experiences that strengthen…
S3E47 Episode 47: A Convo with Rachel Arbor: Bringing Environmental Literacy Into Every Classroom
This episode features Rachel Arbor, founder of Gaia Scholastic and a recent Presidential Innovation Award winner. Krysten, SJ, and Rachel dig into what interdisciplinary learning really looks like,…
S3E46 Episode 46: All About Community Inventories
Today, we’re dropping into a recent Community of Practice gathering all about getting started — Step 1 of the Earth Force Process: inventories. You’ll hear how educators guide students to look closer…
S3E45 Episode 45: Youth Voice at the Table
Tune in for a thoughtful and energizing look at how early civic experiences can spark lifelong leadership. Alyssa McConkey talks with Amelia and Bridget—college students who first experienced the EAC…
S3E44 Episode 44: Using EAC in your Programs: Interview with EEAI’s Brekke Bounds
In this episode, we talk with Brekke Bounds, Executive Director of the Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI), about how environmental action civics sparks change that extends beyond…
S3E43 Episode 43: We Did It Series: Featuring Red Lion School District ELP Part Two
Tune in to our interview with 7th grade science teacher Carrie Lankford at Red Lion Area Junior High School in Red Lion, PA. She's entering her second year of teaching with Environmental Action…
S3E42 Episode 42: We Did It Series! Featuring Red Lion School District ELP Part 1
Tune in to our interview with 7th grade science teacher Carrie Lankford at Red Lion Area Junior High School in Red Lion, PA. She's entering her second year of teaching with Environmental Action…
S3E41 Episode 41: What Sets EAC Apart: Why Problem-Finding Comes First
Today we’re talking about why problem-finding should be the first step in project-based learning like environmental action civics (EAC). We’ll cover the research, how it is critical to project-based…
S2E40 Episode 40: Help Young People Develop a Course for Action
We're closing out Season 2 with a deep dive into one of our most popular resources for educators: "Defining a Course of Action" This resource helps young people to understand the connection between…
S2E39 Episode 39: EAC with Inside Education!
This episode features Kathryn Wagner of Inside Education talking about how they have incorporated EAC into their programming, specifically their youth summit! Recorded as part of the EAC Lightning…
S2E38 Episode 38: We did it! Live with Katherine Johnson Middle School!
This week on Field Chats: Environmental Action Civics, we're celebrating student innovation with the 2024–2025 winners of the Caring for Our Watersheds Chesapeake Bay Challenge! Join us as we head to…
S2E37 Episode 37: Recapping EAC Week 2025!
Whew, EAC Week 2025 is officially over! Listen to this chat with our Program Team to recap all the amazing events and celebrations! Watch replays at earthforce.org/eacweek!
S2E36 Episode 36: Ways to Celebrate Youth Action
Young people doing Environmental Action Civics work really hard - talking to adults in new ways, asking for change, and more! Today we’re talking about how to help young people celebrate their work…
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