GREEN AMBASSADORS INSTITUTE PRESENTS: POLICY FOR THE PEOPLE

How can we engage in local policy in this time of national upheaval? Join us for 1, 2 or all 3 days of workshops and training.

National politics got you down? We have good news. Real policy change is happening at the local level. Join us for inspiration, information and tools to engage yourself and  your students in meaningful, local policy change related to climate change, water quality and air quality.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Let’s Talk Politics. How Acting Local Can Lead to Big Change.
8:00am - 3:00pm, networking event to follow

Hear from environmental and political experts why local policy change should be our best friend. Get inspired by student-led projects that have influenced policy change and leave with ideas on how to get your students involved in meaningful and relevant action in your community.

SCHEDULE

8:00 - 8:30am Breakfast & Registration

8:30 - 9:45am Welcome & Keynote Speakers

9:45 - 10:15am Group Discussions

10:30 - 11:30am DEEP DIVE WORKSHOPS

11:30 - 12:15pm Lunch by Tacos Sin Karma

12:15 - 12:45pm Get Lit Student Performances

1:00 - 2:00pm TOOLS WORKSHOPS

2:30 - 2:45pm Next Steps, Closing, Appreciations & Raffle

3:00 - 5:00pm Networking Event at Barsha

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS

Each fall 100+ educators and community leaders from across Southern California gather for a daylong summit exploring a theme relevant to environmental justice and sustainability. Participants are then invited to apply to be part of the Green Ambassadors Institute cohort, where they’ll get support throughout the year to co-create youth-led environmental sustainability solutions. Teachers and their students share their projects at a final summit in May and exchange ideas for extending their learning.

DON’T STOP THERE!

Join us on February 2, 2018 and May 12, 2018 for deeper exploration and additional support in engaging in local policy change. More info at www.greenambassadors.org/register

BACKGROUND

Green Ambassadors Institute is the learning lab and professional development incubator of Environmental Charter Schools. Through collaborative workshops, curriculum and hands-on field trips, K-12 educators and community leaders from across Southern California explore best practices in environmental education, service learning and urban sustainability. Experience our living campuses, explore relevant environmental issues across Los Angeles and walk away with partnerships and tools to take back to your colleagues! Read about last year's series here.

LOCATION

Environmental Charter High School
16315 Grevillea Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260

QUESTIONS?

Contact Sammy Lyon sammy_lyon@ecsonline.org.

Green Ambassadors Institute is the learning lab of Environmental Charter Schools, offering professional development for educators and organizations looking to implement hands-on sustainable education.

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