Virtual Workshop for K-12 Educators
Climate Optimism – Finding Creative Solutions and Making Positive Impacts
On June 28th, the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC), part of the International Division at UW–Madison, hosted a virtual workshop titled “Climate Optimism – Finding Creative Solutions and Making Positive Impacts” for K-12 educators. The day-long workshop equipped educators with new approaches to teaching climate change, fostering hope and action rather than despair.
Attendees received new perspectives, success stories, and strategies to integrate climate optimism beyond science lessons. From human rights and protecting communities to ensuring habitat diversity and supporting vulnerable farmers, the topics explored were both inspiring and informative.
Click here for more information about this workshop, and check out the International Division’s recent article about this event!
Thanks to all who participated!
About Us
The Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC) is a collaboration among the nine UW-Madison Area Studies Centers with the mission to provide internationally themed outreach programming, resources, and support to K-14 teachers and students, Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), and Community Colleges.
WIRC efforts and initiatives are an extension of the Global Wisconsin Idea. See all 9 consortium members below.
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African Studies Program
Outreach Coordinator: Olayinka Olagbegi-Adegbite
Contact: outreach@africa.wisc.edu
Center for East Asian Studies
Outreach Coordinator: Laurie Dennis
Contact: ldennis@wisc.edu
European Studies
Outreach Coordinator: Eleanor Conrad
Contact: ejconrad@wisc.edu
Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center (IRIS NRC)
Outreach Coordinator: Essie Lenchner
Contact: lenchner@wisc.edu
Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program
Outreach Coordinator: Sarah Ripp
Contact: skripp@wisc.edu
Middle East Studies Program
Outreach Coordinator: Tsela Barr
Contact: csbarr@wisc.edu
Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia
Outreach Coordinator: Sara Lomasz Flesch
Contact: lomaszflesch@wisc.edu
Center for South Asia
Outreach Coordinator: Andrea Fowler
Contact: assistantdirector@southasia.wisc.edu
Center for Southeast Asian Studies
Outreach Coordinator: Mary McCoy
Contact: mccoy2@wisc.edu
Southeast Asia Outreach Programs
