In this end-of-year roundtable episode, the Earth Force team reflects on the people, books, and ideas that continue to shape Environmental Action Civics. Program staff and special guest CEO Vince Meldrum share influential people and ideas—from youth–adult partnerships and problem-posing education to data equity and organizational focus—and discuss how these ideas show up in our trainings, partnerships, and community of practice.

This conversation highlights the power of collective learning, the importance of staying grounded in purpose, and the many voices—educators, youth, partners, and researchers—that inform and strengthen this work.

People & Resources Mentioned:

• Lauren Gibson – Youth–adult partnership research and practice

• Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire

• Data Equity Deck by Data + Soul (with Evan Kuras)

• Active Citizenship Today by the Constitutional Rights Foundation

• Kit Ambrose – Earth Force board member

• Anna Brown – Earth Force Board Chair and former Youth Advisory Board member

Key Themes:

• Youth–adult partnerships

• Problem-posing vs. banking models of education

• Community-connected learning

• Data equity and culturally responsive practice

• Focus and clarity in organizational mission

Thank you to the Earth Force community for another year of learning, partnership, and impact!