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Issue

Healthy, Green Public Schools

Mitigating the impact of climate change

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Proactive climate justice and implementing mitigation practices on 6,400 acres of property LAUSD owns and operates can meaningfully help our communities fight the impacts of climate change.

Here is how we can achieve green public schools:

  • Strategic Plan

    Create a plan for a Green, Clean, Free, and Healthy LAUSD, including conversion of buses, installation of solar panels, and creation of schools as cooling zones and climate change resiliency centers

  • Green Spaces

    Expand green spaces and tree planting at schools

  • Food Sustainability

    Increase healthy food options for students and families that address food insecurity, nutrition, culture, and support of environmentally sustainable and worker-friendly food sources

  • Community Gardens

    Provide support for school/community gardens to feed students and families

  • Safe Play Areas

    Shaded and appropriate play areas for all students

  • Localized Environmental Efforts

    Support of local struggles for environmental justice and equity