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Welcome back updates (part 2)

As promised, here is the second part of the updates from the last school year!

With the new year (and the spring semester) came a new addition. Carl Hayden High School, in the Phoenix Union High School District, became a Sustainability Project School as a result of its team of energetic, sustainability-minded teachers.

In addition to the new school, the Fellows completed their week-long lesson plans and amazing progress with their project schools.  Though not exhaustive, below are some key highlights from last year:

  • BioScience High School: The BioScience Fellows, Braden and Edgar, tackled different projects in the spring.  Braden worked with teams of students on placing planter boxes in vacant lots as well as a solar/hybrid car design project.   Meanwhile, Edgar provided guidance to students on the “Backyard Ecologies” project which allows students to explore ecology and permaculture through experiencing nature and seasons in their own backyards.
  • Chandler High School: Emily and Sandra worked with Chandler High on many fronts to support their waste reduction efforts.  They took a multi-pronged approach to reducing waste which included: a reusable water bottle design contest; partnering with the City of Chandler and Waste Management; as well as a recycling awareness campaign.
  • Coronado High School: Tamara worked with the students of Coronado High to design and implement the youth garden project called G.A.R.D.E.N. – Green Agricultural Retreat for Dontastic Endeavors in Nature.
  • Metro Tech High School: Erin and Mark guided the completion of the large projects that were began in Metro Tech’s first year as a project school – the Green Fine Dining Room redesign and construction project and the solar-powered message board.  Anna facilitated a school-wide sustainability fair with several different educational and recreational stations for students to participate in.
  • Tempe High School: Auriane and Nigel were very busy with the teachers of Tempe High!  Their many efforts included: an energy conservation poster campaign, development of public service announcements focused on sustainability topics, development of the Earth Day & Week Festival program and activities, and design and implementation of several school gardens.

You’ve gotten the highlight reel from last year, so next week we’ll introduce you to this year’s new Fellows and projects!