ALT A group photo of Matthew Kraft, Laura Schifter, Grace Falken, and Samantha Kane at the SustainableED Conference

ALT A photo of two women taking notes in a conference room

ALT Three people conversing at a conference table

ALT A group photo of a selection of attendees at the SustainableED Conference

ALT The Sustainable Education Research Initiative, Research at the Intersection of Education and the Environment, 2026 Conference Program - May 1st - Providence, RI Lists even timing and speakers throughout the day.

ALT A banner image featuring a bear statue surrounding by brick buildings and flowering trees. Text in the foreground: "First Annual SustainableED Conference: Research at the Intersection of Education and the Environment. May 1st, 2026. Providence, RI"

ALT Laura's headshot and bio: Laura A. Schifter, EdD, is a senior fellow with the Aspen Institute where she founded and directs This Is Plan Ed, an Initiative to unlock the power of education as a force for climate solutions to empower the rising generation to lead a sustainable and resilient future. In 2025, Schifter co-authored "Students, Schools, and Our Climate Moment: Acting Now to Secure Our Future" to provide a framework for climate action in schools and share inspiring stories from parents, educators, and leaders nationwide. Ner expertise is widely recognized, with publications in TIME, CNN, The Hechinger Report ,and Education Week, and features in national media including The Washington Post, USA Today, and NPR.