Check out this fun video of Jaimie engaging with students at the Chinese International School in Hong Kong.
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There is a great deal of good news that we are excited to share!
First and foremost, the official cover is out! This milestone makes the project feel wonderfully real and we are loving its dynamism.
We are very excited to share the book blurb:
For young people and all those who love them, this is an uplifting and practical book of wisdom. Written with a game on mindset, Response-able is a must read for those who want to participate in thegrand course correction toward a sustainable future.
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We were delighted to deliver a recent webinar for Oxford University Press, as part of our ongoing collaboration on the Oxford International Curriculum for Sustainability. The session, led by Jaimie Cloud, invited educators from around the world to explore how sustainability can be meaningfully integrated into everyday teaching and learning.
If your school, organization, or network is interested in learning more about Education for Sustainability, Jaimie Cloud offers engaging webinars and professional development sessions tailored to your community’s needs. Contact us to schedule a session or learn more.
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We are excited to announce the upcoming release of Response-able: How to Live Well Over Time on Planet Earth, a powerful new book by sustainability education pioneer Jaimie P. Cloud!
In Response-able, Jaimie invites young people—and the young at heart—to reimagine their relationship with the world and step into their role as creators of a sustainable future. This book offers a refreshing and empowering guide for anyone ready to think differently about how we live, learn, and lead on planet Earth.
By pre-ordering, you are helping to cover the final publishing, editing, and marketing costs—and ensuring this important book reaches more readers who can use it to make a difference.
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In a recent Q&A with Ten Strands, Jaimie reflects on her transformative journey in sustainability education over the past three decades. She shares how her early experiences in global education shaped her journey, the evolution of Education for Sustainability, and what gives her hope for the next generation.
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This year’s curriculum design studio will be hosted on August 11-15 in-person at the Omega Center in Rhinebeck, New York and online via Zoom. You can join us for the five day curriculum design & coaching program or for a one day introduction to Education for Sustainability.
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Jaimie will be leading two workshops at the Woodward’s Summit for Transformative Learning (STLinATL) hosted by Woodward Academy on March 10 and 11, 2025!
The Summit will explore the theme “Embracing the Future of Education” as a beacon lighting the path ahead for deeper learning.
Jaimie’s workshops will focus on:
Educating for Sustainability with the Brain in Mind
Effective Practices for Aligning and Integrating Education for Sustainability (EfS) into Core Curriculum
The Cloud Institute Turns 30! 🎉
2025 marks 30 years of The Cloud Institute inspiring and equipping educators to shape a sustainable future! We’re celebrating with new professional learning experiences, game-changing curriculum collaborations, and the release of my book, Response-able. The work is expanding at an incredible pace - more schools, more communities, and more young people are stepping up to lead the shift toward sustainability. I’m grateful for our brilliant team, our trusted partners, and the momentum we’ve built together. Here’s to the next 30 years!
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Celebrating Big Ideas
EfS Benchmarks for Individual and Social Learning
Big Ideas are also known as “Enduring Understandings”. They operate at the level of principles that are transferable. They describe the concepts that students will understand, and that will have lasting value in the real world over time.
The EfS Benchmarks for Individual and Social Learning recognizes the processes that include a whole system of dynamic and interconnected elements considered essential to educating for a sustainable future. The Big Ideas collectively frame the other essential elements of EfS and distinguish EfS from other fields of study.
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Living and Breathing Education for Sustainability - Sequoia Group Singapore EfS Podcast. In this podcast Jaimie discusses creating awareness, fostering commitment and guiding actions towards a healthy, secure and sustainable future.
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The Cloud Institute is working with partners to build momentum for Education for Sustainability and Youth Leadership in the Hudson Valley!
Here’s a brief timeline of activities:
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