Education & Awareness

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Education & Awareness Initiatives | Education & Awareness Policies

LAUSD Education & Awareness Initiatives

Education & Awareness is a crucial component of sustainability. Sustainability Initiatives Unit strives to complement the District's core educational mission by identifying opportunities for education, training, and community engagement as we implement each of our initiatives. From increasing eco-literacy through our DROPS Education & Outreach program to contributing to workforce development through our Prop 39 energy audit training program, awareness is at the core of our sustainability mission.

Current LAUSD Goals

Raise awareness about:
- energy conservation and climate change
- water stewardship
- sustainability in the built environment
- environmental stewardship and urban habitat
Develop partnerships to:
- provide experiential and place-based learning opportunities
- promote Professional Development opportunities linking sustainability and STEM/Standards-Based curriculum
- link sustainability projects with opportunities for student training and workforce development
Encourage and celebrate:
- sustainability leadership
- school-based sustainability efforts
- environmental volunteerism and community engagement

Numbers & Resources

LA Unified Schools participate in dozens of sustainability related programs and contests

Dorsey HS is LA Unified's first Green Ribbon School!