Music and sustainability isn’t just about songs about climate change. It’s about the capacities music develops: listening, adapting, collaborating, navigating complexity. A short piece on what that looks like in practice: bit.ly/4sexVVT #SustainabilityEducation, #MusicEducation, #Teaching, #ESD

A classroom at 100°F is not the same classroom. Heat is becoming an educational condition—and teachers are already adapting. Read the article here: open.substack.com/pub/kylecbar... #ESD, #MusicEducation, #HeatReady, #Teaching, #ClimateChange

Global crises reveal gaps in how we think about systems, consequences, and cooperation. These are teachable skills—and many classrooms (including music) already develop them. The opportunity is to make them visible. #MusicEducation, #ESD New piece: open.substack.com/pub/kylecbar...

New post: Why Gender Equality Is a Classroom Issue Small classroom choices—who participates, whose work is represented—can quietly expand opportunity and contribute to more sustainable societies. If you find it useful, please consider subscribing to my Substack. #ESD, #SDGs, #GenderEquality

Officially a PhD candidate! Grateful to my committee for their generous feedback and encouragement. My research explores how music education can help build a more sustainable, just future. Big step forward — and I’m just getting started. #ESD #PhD #SDG4.7 #MusicEd #ASU

I introduced a bill on Monday that helps low income people afford heat and air conditioning, and Trump fired the entire team running the program. The contrast couldn’t be clearer. Trump and Elon are here to make life more difficult for us and easier for oligarchs.

Don’t you know?? Crushing debt and few job prospects is the promise of pursuing higher education.

The Dept. of Ed doesn’t set curriculum—but it helps ensure students have access to qualified, licensed educators. Cutting it strips vital support from kids, especially in underserved schools, at a time when strong education is more important than ever. #DOE #TrumpEducation

The good news is that there *are* people meeting the moment. youtu.be/EJxRtjma7lc

I always go back to metal when I need comfort and solace. #KillswitchEngage, #InFlames, #Pantera, and #Metallica are keeping me grounded during these rough days. The heaviness doesn’t add to the chaos—it helps me process it. What’s your go-to music when things get rough? #WhatAreYouListeningTo

The Trump administration's rejection of the 2030 Agenda is a shortsighted move that undermines global sustainability efforts and our own future. Ignoring interconnected challenges won't make them disappear; it only isolates us in an increasingly collaborative world. www.esgtoday.com/u-s-rejects-...

As Trump’s administration erodes climate policies & restricts education, I’m adding: ‘Has the political climate influenced your responses?’ to my survey on sustainability in music ed. Are educators self-censoring? Are policies limiting sustainability efforts in schools? #ESD #Education #MusicEd

Leadership rooted in global citizenship upholds peace, justice, and strong alliances. Trump and Vance’s disgraceful treatment of Zelenskyy in the Oval Office betrayed these values. Zelenskyy has shown far more honor, strength, and integrity—true leadership that the world needs. #StandWithUkraine

The Senate will likely vote this week on Linda McMahon’s nomination for education secretary. Dial ACTION to 48744, and we'll connect you to your senators' offices. Calling your elected representatives is one of the most important ways to demonstrate your views. NEA's system makes it easy.

Ok educators, let's continue to get the word out. We need you to text or message any and all teachers you know. Send them the link to our bluesky or send them the info graphic below. What's important is that everyone knows we'll be out in force for educators as educators. #nationalteacherwalkout

THREAD: Why Trump & Project 2025 Are a Threat to Our Future Project 2025 is a blueprint for dismantling progress. It will gut climate action, sustainability programs, and global cooperation—making life harder for working people. Let’s break it down.

Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is reckless. "Saving trillions" ignores the far greater costs of inaction: economic collapse, environmental destruction, and human suffering. Climate change demands global action, not shortsighted decisions. History will judge this failure. #ClimateAction

I've found it helpful to think about Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in five forms: with, for, in, about, and through sustainable development. This framework makes ESD less abstract and more actionable, offering practical ways to embed sustainability into music education. #ESD #MusicEd

Undermining the National Climate Assessment threatens progress on climate action and SDG. This vital research protects communities and guides sustainable policy. Science is a tool for progress, not politics. Let’s stand for its preservation and integrity. #SDGs #ESD www.eenews.net/articles/tru...

🏫 UNESCO proposes an interdisciplinary approach to #ESD — looking at the scientific facts of #ClimateChange, and also the social and economic facets of #ClimateJustice. The EDuC Label offers accreditation for #HigherEducation programs striving to integrate ESD into their curricula.

Looking for ways to talk about interconnected systems – government, ecosystems, climate change, or even the human body – in your classroom? Check out this resource from Edutopia on strategies for teaching critical systems thinking 👇 www.edutopia.org/article/teac...

Happy New Year! 🌍 With 2030 fast approaching, it’s time to transform education—including music education—to meet the SDGs. How can we reimagine music classrooms to inspire sustainability and global equity? Share your ideas! #SDGs #EducationForSustainability #MusicEducation #ESD

Systems thinking in music education links music to societal, environmental, and economic systems. Unlike traditional approaches, it emphasizes relationships and impacts. For example, students might compose songs on local water issues, connecting creativity with sustainability. #MusicEducation #ESD

Hi, I’m Kyle, a PhD student and researcher examining how K-12 music teachers can integrate sustainability into their programs. From systems thinking to cultural preservation, music can drive solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Follow for insights on education, music, and change! #SDGs #ESD