Thursday April 24th, 7-9pm Sketchbook Brewery, Skokie Tickets $40 (Teachers $20, Students free), includes a drink and dessert. Prizes, Networking and more! In August 2024, IL Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation requiring Illinois public schools to educate students on climate change starting in 2026. The law requires that students learn about the environmental and ecological impacts of climate change on individuals and communities while also studying solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change. After helping pass this legislation, Climate Education for Illinois, It’s Our Future and Seven Generations Ahead (SGA) sought out a partnership with nonprofit SubjectToClimate (StC) to support teachers to implement these updated educational requirements, beginning with the creation of an Illinois Climate Education Hub. The Illinois Climate Education Hub will serve as a crucial resource for educators, providing scientifically rigorous, locally relevant, and equity-centered curriculum that is aligned with state standards, helping to empower youth to take action on climate solutions. We're hosting a fundraising event on Thursday, April 24th from 7-9 p.m. at Sketchbook Brewery in Skokie in order to rally our community and accelerate our goal of youth empowerment through the creation of the Illinois Climate Education Hub by StC. The evening will feature a chance to win experience-based prizes, games, and plenty of networking opportunities. Tickets are $40, which includes a drink and dessert. Teacher tickets are $20, and students are invited for free. Additional donations are most welcome! Please contact us if you would like to donate a prize. If you can’t join, please consider donating here towards the IL Climate Education Hub. Now, more than ever, local climate efforts are essential. We look forward to seeing you there!