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The Eco-Sustainability and Division of Instruction have partnered with The Broad Museum to bring you Social Forest: Oaks of Tovaangar curriculum. Drawing from Joseph Beuys' post-war reforestation art project 7000 Oaks, this curriculum applies the theme of reconciliation to the Los Angeles Basin, or Tovaangar, with a focus on the native Tongva community as we connect science, art, and culture together. Through its emphasis on the themes of People, Place, Science, and Art, teachers will learn how to guide students through the curriculum best to reflect on environmental stewardship, awareness, and responsibility as we explore the land of Tovaangar.
Each of the four lessons integrates short readings, discussion prompts, visual worksheets, and Tongva vocabulary, aligning with NGSS Standards. Teachers will gain insight into fostering students’ understanding of the interconnectedness between environmental science and cultural history while supporting thoughtfulness around indigenous perspectives. To enter the website, click HERE.
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2024-2025 HEROES for Zero Contest
Call for HEROES: Win Up to $25,000 by Participating in this Energy Conservation Contest!
The Eco-Sustainability Office (ESO) is excited to invite your school to participate in the HEROES for Zero (Net Energy) contest, an incredible opportunity for students to lead the charge in energy conservation and potentially earn up to $25,000 towards a sustainability project for their school!
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Calling all students and design professionals!
Gather your team and submit plans for your dream school. You could win a prize! Click here to find out more and sign up.
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The 2023/2024 HEROES for Zero Contest Award Ceremony
Congrats to the Award Winners!
Top Winners (each awarded $25,000 for a sustainability project)
- Sunland Gifted Magnet Elementary School
- Foshay Learning Center's Engineering Academy
- Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academies Technology Prep Academy
Finalists (each awarded $5,000 for a sustainability project)
- Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies Elementary
- Maywood Elementary
- Menlo Ave. School Span STEAM Magnet Elementary
- Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (VOCES) MS & Hs
- Ernest Lawrence Middle School
Our winning teams are leading the way in reducing energy use to make their schools “Zero Net Energy” ready. Visit the HEROES for Zero webpage to see the terrific videos made by our top winning teams and to see photos of all the winning teams.
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LAUSD TOOK TOP HONORS IN THE LADWP 2023 SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
1st Place in Demand Response
“We are honored to be accepting these awards as both programs support our sustainability mission and incentives, allow us to develop more energy efficiency projects, and ultimately enhance our students' sustainable learning environment,” Chief Eco-Sustainability Officer, Christos Chrysiliou said. "A big thank you to LADWP for hosting these awards, to our energy and sustainability teams, and to our technical teams and building engineers."
Christos Chrysiliou (second from right)
Visit 2023 LADWP Sustainability Awards to read more about this momentous celebration.
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The SEEDS application is now
available online!
Is your school interested in transforming a non-garden space into an outdoor learning environment? If so, then the SEEDS Program is for you! Learn more about the SEEDS Program, what is required, and how to apply HERE.
