Our Mission is Climate Change Education
Instilling Lifelong Social and Environmental Responsibility Through Experiential Climate Change Education That Inspires Action — For Healthy People, Planet, & Community

Change is Simple is dedicated to instilling social and environmental responsibility through hands-on climate change education that motivates meaningful action. Since its inception in 2011 within a single school, the organization has markedly broadened its influence, annually engaging 8,000 students across 38 schools spanning 13 communities in Eastern Massachusetts.

Dedicated to sustaining an enduring impact, Change is Simple returns to classrooms throughout the academic year, devoted to our mission to cultivate lifelong social and environmental responsibility that sparks actionable change for a thriving population, a healthier planet, and stronger communities. We invite you to join us in our mission to expand climate education initiatives throughout Massachusetts, New England, and the entire United States. Let's contribute to an even broader reach and impact, fostering heightened awareness and comprehension of climate-related issues.

At Change is Simple, Inc., we are deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Learn more about our commitment to DEI here.

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Our Story

Since Lauren and Patrick launched Change is Simple in 2011 in just a single school, our initiative now reaches 8,000 students and counting each year.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to create a lifelong social and environmental responsibility that inspires action. Learn more about our mission and how it's impactful.

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WHAT WE DO

Change is Simple…

Launched in 2011 in one school
Reaches 8,000 students a year in 38 schools across 13 communities in Eastern Massachusetts
Serves communities with a significant under-resourced population such as Revere, Lynn, and Salem
Is aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Standards. Lessons are planned with classroom teachers to supplement existing curriculum
Returns to classrooms throughout the school year to ensure continuity. Some students participate in the program for seven years
Launched SCiLL (Sustainability & Climate Innovation Learning Lab) in 2022 to bring students inside a state-of-the-art laboratory to study sustainability, biodiversity, and pollution

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What students, educators, parents, & supporters are saying about us:

“I made a little group at home with my friends where we pick up trash. Change is Simple changed me, it helped me understand that the things you think aren’t important, are.”

— Change is Simple student

“Working with Change is Simple brings legitimacy and relevance to environmental issues and the needs for us to address them as a society. Our students learn how to apply practical solutions and sustainability, and truly make a difference.”

— Principal at Saltonstall School, Salem, MA

“My son comes home from school on CiS days glowing and tells me all about the visit. It gives him hope and makes him as a child feel like he has some small way of helping or being part of the solution.”

— Parent of a 4th grade student, Beverly, MA

“We support the education of kids around climate change and sustainability. It’s the right thing to do and aligns with who EBSCO is as an organization. Through our products, we provide students and teachers with access to high-quality content across all subjects, climate change and sustainability included, that helps prepare them for success.”

— EBSCO CEO, Change is Simple Corporate Partner

DEI Statement

At Change is Simple, Inc., we are deeply committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

We firmly believe that every child, irrespective of their background or circumstances, deserves access to high-quality education that fosters environmental and social responsibility. Our programs are designed to ensure equitable access to hands-on, immersive environmental education experiences for students in under-resourced communities, thereby fostering a more sustainable and just world for all. Through our programs, we aim to inspire future scientists, improve core learning skills, engage students in STEM subjects, and promote climate justice education, all while ensuring that our materials and curriculum are culturally responsive and relevant to the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the students we serve.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect within our organization and among our staff, volunteers, and partners.

We actively work to recruit and retain individuals from underrepresented groups, providing them with opportunities for growth and leadership within our organization. Our ongoing longitudinal study is dedicated to understanding and addressing the needs of students from different demographics, ensuring that our education programs are effective and inclusive. In our partnerships, we actively seek to engage individuals and organizations from diverse backgrounds, embracing their unique perspectives and experiences to create an inclusive environment.

By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive culture, we strive to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all. We will continue to prioritize diversity and inclusion in our programs, partnerships, and organizational practices to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in and contribute to environmental conservation and sustainability efforts.