21st Century Learning at the Green Ambassadors Institute Students and teachers across LA share their experiences incorporating real-world issues in the classroom and inspire action in their communities. Read more. ECS Turns Research Into Action on the Streets and Seas of Los Angeles Dozens of educators came together together for a walk, bike and sail […]
HUNDREDS OF EDUCATORS AND ORGANIZERS ATTENDED A SERIES OF ECS-LED EVENTS TO EXPLORE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN ACTION "Green Ambassadors Institute is a leading-edge group of inspiring educators, open-minded students and amazing ideas! If you want to see the future of effective education in action today, bring your time, talent & treasure to GAI!" – […]
GREEN AMBASSADORS INTERNS COACH A VENICE-BASED BUSINESS ON SUSTAINABLE NEXT STEPS As MaCher, a Global Products Agency and a certified B Corporation, embraces growth, they looked to our Green Ambassadors Interns for guidance regarding how to approach their growth while being green. Green Ambassadors is an environmental education and service-learning program at Environmental Charter Schools […]
Green Ambassadors "Hiked the Hill" to share about the importance of urban community members accessing public land. Check out what the Pacific Crest Trail has to share about our Green Ambassadors! By Mark Larabee February 10, 2016 Four students from the Environmental Charter High School in Los Angeles wrapped up their Washington D.C. visit today […]
[Past Event] APR 16, 2016 // SHOWCASE + CURRICULUM HACK 9AM-3PM See how teachers and students are using service learning to address environmental justice in their communities. Leverage the knowledge, resources and experience of educators, students, businesses, nonprofits and government as you work together to design activities and curriculum. Register below. LOCATION ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER HIGH […]
We invite you to submit a project idea that connects to the theme of BIO+DIVERSITY, in which you will work with young people to address an environmental issue. Please submit below. Application goes live Nov 7 Proposals due Dec 7 Winners announced Dec 15 Funds distributed Feb 20 Projects showcased Apr 16 BIO+DIVERSITY is the […]
We are thrilled to announce Professor Laura Pulido as the Keynote Speaker for the Green Ambassadors Institute’s BIO+DIVERSITY summit on November 7, 2015. Read more about Professor Pulido here. Laura Pulido is a Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC and researches race, environmental justice, comparative ethnic studies, and critical human geography. She studies […]
[Past Event] AN INTERACTIVE EXPLORATION: Environmental justice in action around Los Angeles. Choose from: LA River Bike Ride | Toxic Tour | Watershed Work Day 9AM-3PM // NETWORKING EVENT TO FOLLOW See field trip descriptions. Register. ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL-GARDENA 812 WEST 165TH PLACE, GARDENA, CA 90247 DRIVING DIRECTIONS BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION 9:00am *Bike Tune-Ups […]
Learn firsthand how to plan an interdisciplinary unit! Student scientists at Environmental Charter Middle School-Gardena will design a science experiment on local environmental issues, considering the effects of urbanization and industrialization. Students will also develop a poem in ELA and construct and interpret scatter plots with their data. The top presentation for each environmental issue […]
Friday, June 5, 2015 8:30am-11:30am Environmental Charter High School 16315 Grevillea Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260 Driving Directions + Free Street Parking Join Environmental Charter High School students as they share games and activities they’ve created to teach elementary school students about sustainable living, alternative energy, gardening and local foods. Experience our Green Ribbon campus with […]
