TABLE8: Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow: Empowering Students as Global Problem Solvers

The future depends on the problem solvers of today! As educators and librarians, we can equip students with the skills and mindset to tackle real-world challenges through the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This session will explore how to help students think critically, innovate, and take action on global issues like climate change, equity, sustainability, and social impact. Discover how to integrate literature, digital tools, STEM challenges, and Makerspaces to cultivate future-ready problem solvers who don’t just learn about the world—they help change it! Walk away with practical strategies, resources, and lesson ideas that will inspire students to create solutions for a better tomorrow.