Learning Environment, Jared Fox
Learning Environment, Jared Fox
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Learning Environment
Inspirational Actions, Approaches, and Stories from the Science Classroom

Author: Jared Fox

Narrator: Cory Herndon

Unabridged: 7 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/26/2025

Synopsis

"Few people have the writing ability, education expertise, and thoughtfulness to write a book about the state of education. Jared is masterful in the classroom...and [his book] will change the landscape of education." —Dr. Christopher Emdin, New York Times best-selling author of For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood...and the Rest of Y'all Too

An award-winning environmental science teacher's actionable roadmap for educators interested in making the world a classroom, even in the city

Join award-winning New York City educator Dr. Jared Fox in—and out of—his classroom on an excursion that goes beyond books and lectures to reimagine teaching and learning. Through a blend of real-life examples and practical commentary, readers will see how Fox created localized learning opportunities for his students out of canoeing on the Bronx River, hiking in the Catskill Mountains, and other unconventional approaches.

Replete with sample projects, topics, theories, and strategies, Learning Environment offers an actionable vision for reengaging students and reenergizing teachers. The book encourages K-12 STEM educators to build experiential learning into their teaching styles by:
designing field trips as fieldworkpartnering with local expertsimplementing localized learning through hands-on applicationleveraging interdisciplinary instruction
Fox invites teachers to create dynamic, transformative educational opportunities by implementing experiential learning based in their own communities. With Fox's heartfelt wisdom and practical know-how, readers will be empowered to reconsider and redefine what teaching and learning can and should be.

About The Author

Dr. Jared Fox is an award-winning educator and former secondary science teacher, department chair, coach, mentor, and instructional leadership team member currently working as an independent education consultant at the intersection of science, the environment, and social justice. Other published works include his writing as a chapter author in From White Folks Who Teach in the Hood: Reflections on Race, Culture, and Identity, edited by Dr. Christopher Emdin and sam seidel; Learning Environment – The Substack; and a growing list of academic journals. Additional information and opportunities to connect with Jared can be found at www.jaredfox.education.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Isabella on September 23, 2025

This is an excellent book and a must-read for teachers!! Jared Fox details a wide variety of ways to engage students in the classroom, employing project-based learning to connect the curriculum and standards to real-world applications. Throughout, he demonstrates how to truly center youth voice and......more

Goodreads review by Amunet on September 02, 2025

Thank you so much to Beacon Press for the ARC of Learning Environment by Jared Fox 🌱📚 Okay y’all, this one is for the teachers, the science nerds, and anyone who believes school shouldn’t just be about fluorescent lights and worksheets. Dr. Jared Fox basically said: what if we took the Bronx River, t......more

Goodreads review by Isabelle on August 28, 2025

As a fellow New York City teacher who believes in hands-on, real-world learning, Jared Fox’s Learning Environment really resonated with me. The book is full of practical examples from Fox’s own teaching in NYC - taking students canoeing down the Bronx River, exploring the city’s sewers, and using th......more

Goodreads review by Meg on July 30, 2025

Jared’s book is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we explore learning beyond the classroom walls and let the real world become a co-teacher. His stories show how local landscapes can spark students’ curiosity and inspire authentic projects and products. This is a must-read for educators lo......more

Goodreads review by Megan on August 15, 2025

"Learning Environment: Inspirational Actions, Approaches, and Stories from the Science Classroom," by Dr. Jared Fox, is an ode to teaching in Washington Heights. His heartfelt text celebrates what local communities have to offer, harnessing the beauty of the natural landscape within a setting more f......more

Quotes

“[This book] will change the landscape of education.”
—Dr. Christopher Emdin, New York Times best-selling author of For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood . . . and the Rest of Y’all Too

“Learning Environment is the inspirational story of an award-winning public school teacher who trusts and empowers his students to change the world. Jared Fox pulls back the curtain to reveal the teaching practices that ignited his students’ motivation and commitment to quality work—transformational practices that can improve any classroom.”
—Ron Berger, author of Leaders of Their Own Learning: Transforming Schools Through Student-Engaged Assessment

“In Learning Environment . . . Jared Fox shares his passion, his wisdom, and a rich array of powerful teaching practices aimed at joyfully engaging students in understanding and building a world of environmental justice. Read this book for inspiration and for ideas you can realize immediately with your classes.”
—Tom Roderick, author of Teach for Climate Justice: A Vision for Transforming Education

“While many educators talk about ‘breaking down the classroom walls,’ Dr. Fox provides compelling stories to demonstrate the theories and practices behind this approach. His classroom case study effectively reveals how he transformed his students into ‘community scientists’ who advocate for change when confronted with authentic scientific challenges that impact their lives.”
—Thomas Rochowicz, deputy superintendent, NYC Public Schools

“Jared Fox details his approach to curriculum design that helps students develop research skills and become creators and potentially activists on the challenges impacting their communities.”
—Peggy M. Shepard, executive director, WE ACT for Environmental Justice

“Do educators have a responsibility to help their students fully engage with their world and the history that influenced it, with all its flaws, treasures, and potential so that the students themselves have the tools and mindsets to power a better future for themselves and their community? Jared Fox’s lyrically accessible memoir and instructional manual gives compelling reasons to believe that the world would be a better place because of it.”
—Majora Carter, MacArthur Fellow and author of Reclaiming Your Community: You Don’t Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One

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