What GWE Does
Learn
Students Study Climate and More
The GWE after-school curriculum is as diverse as its student body. Earth Science and Climate Science and Solutions form the backbone of the mentorship material, supplemented by visual and performing arts, geography, civics, and public speaking along with the kid-driven advocacy and action component. The students bring their own concerns to the material, and learn how to advocate for themselves and design solutions, which they implement in the second half of their school year. Underlying all of the curriculum is consistent training in mindfulness and connection, which weaves an invisible thread through all of the leaning and activity.
Dream
We Dream About What We Can Change
Each group of GWEers decides which Big and Small Goals they would like to achieve in the school year, or beyond — goals that will help their school, community or city/counties function more resiliently. In New Mexico, during the school year, the groups will come together for field trips, such a visiting the Santa Fe Community College’s Sustainable Technologies, participating in legislative meetings, and attending park or wilderness outings.
Do
Students Take Local Action to Create a More Sustainable Future
With their Big and Small Goals established, each group takes action to implement them. For example, at Acequia Madre Elementary, the Big Goal was to solarize the school – a very big goal indeed, as their school, and their entire neighborhood were in a no-solar, historic district. It took them two years and a lot of work, but the kids saw their goal come true and their entire neighborhood district gained approval for solar. Kids + Mindful Thinking + Community Support + Patience + Advocacy can create change. It is experiences like these that build confidence in our young leaders that they can make a difference right now. They don’t have to wait until they are adults, and they know what they think, say and do matters. Establishing their commitment to thoughtful, resilient solutions, having success getting adults to listen and making changes they are proud of is an essential part of the GWE experience.
Inspire
We Inspire Others to Do the Same
The Global Warming Expressers are coming to realize that the world they are growing into is filled with profound challenges that demand mindful, creative solutions. Already they are finding that grownups are listening to them, and encouraging them to become engaged citizens in their communities. What better gift can we all give ourselves than the ability to transform the world, one breath, one thought and one thoughtful action at a time?
Painting Signs for Science March
Mentor Bobbe Beshold works with kids to create sign for Science March.
Kids at Science March
GWE Kids at Science March with Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales
Meeting With City of Santa Fe Recycling Division
GWE representatives meeting with the City of Santa Fe Recycling Division leadership to discuss more ways to recycle
GWE Kids Prepare for Testimony
GWE Kids awaiting their turn to testify at Children’s Trust lawsuit hearing
Kids at NM State Legislature
GWE Kids ready for speaking at NM State Legislature
Speaking at the Round House
Our kids speaking at the NM State Legislature (Round House) on the environment
Solar Oven Experiment
Mount Mahogany Elementary GWE makes solar ovens for experiment
GWE Tree Planting
Lowell Elementary GWE students planting trees in Albuquerque
TALK TO US
THE GLOBAL WARMING EXPRESS...
... is a By Kids / For Kids Think Tank Program for kids ages 8-12. The program is designed to be mentored by grownups, but powered by kids, who decide what Small Goals and Big Goals they want to accomplish.
The Global Warming Express is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, based in New Mexico..
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