We tell stories to drive change.
What is a positive outlier?
A positive outlier is an ordinary person who does extraordinary things in similar circumstance to their peers. To drive widespread, scalable change, identify these outliers, capture their stories, and share them with others to inspire replication. As more people adopt their innovations, they, too, become positive outliers—creating a ripple effect of transformation.
We host a podcast. 🎧
In partnership with the California Environmental Literacy Initiative and Ten Strands, Cheney Munson hosts and Environmental Superheroes podcast that tells the stories of educators and students doing extraordinary things. If you or someone you know wants to be featured on the podcast, please reach out!
Check out some of the episodes below.
We create digital showcases.
Through a partnership with Portland Public Schools and Green Schools National Network we worked on identifying positive outliers across the district and set up a system to interview and share their story in a way that was compelling and direct.
If you or your schools want to be showcased, get in touch.
Check out some of the stories below.
Turning School Grounds into Climate Classrooms: Alex Fuller’s Student-Led Outdoor Learning
At Cleveland High School, Alex Fuller transforms outdoor spaces into living laboratories, where students take the lead in climate literacy and justice education. On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, they analyzed trees, presented findings, and connected their learning to real-world sustainability challenges—proving that hands-on, inquiry-based education can inspire change at any grade level.
Building a Green Future: How CTE Prepares Students for the Climate Economy
At Portland Public Schools, Carolina Cano is leading the charge to integrate sustainability into Career and Technical Education (CTE), equipping students with the skills needed for a green economy. From waste reduction in culinary programs to electric vehicles in automotive training, CTE is embedding climate literacy into career pathways—ensuring students, especially from marginalized communities, are prepared for well-paying, sustainable jobs in a rapidly evolving workforce.
