About five years ago, I became an environmental justice advocate for urban youth and their families. These families lived, worked, and played in communities plagued with air, water, and soil contamination issues. At the time, I was an environmental educator and my curriculum was infused with opportunities to instill a sense of environmental justice in my students. By giving them a voice, I began cultivating an environment where children understood their right to have access to open space, green space, parks, and the outdoors, as opposed to people thinking that the local park is a concrete basketball court.I know this all may seem a bit daunting and may not seem relevant to your teaching pedagogy. However, I can't begin to tell you how rewarding it is to see your class inspired and united around an issue that hits so close to home.
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