UPLIFT In Action

Below you will find highlighted examples of how UPLIFT School districts and schools are using UPLIFT Resources and Reports to support the world for the greener!

Types of Reports and Implementations

Model 1

Enhancing Environmental Literacy through Project Based Learning at Every Grade Level

Example Report

Model 2

Organics Recycling with School Districts to address Senate Bill 1383 sustainability goals

Example Report

Why Use UPLIFT Reports?

Matching

UPLIFT Reports match users with programs

Resources

UPLIFT Reports build an package of resources to support district Green Goals

Community

UPLIFT reports will compile a list of assets that will identify regional, local, and other resources to supplement, enhance, or support programs

Custom

UPLIFT Reports are designed for school district leaders and customized for each district’s unique location, environmental challenges, district goals, and interests in implementation

Timelines

UPLIFT Reports include recommended timelines and next steps to achieve your sustainability goals

Mentorship

UPLIFT Reports and Advisor mentorship help catalyze district’s environmental successes

Collaboration

UPLIFT Reports plans for multi-year success and encourages collaboration within multiple district departments

How to Implement UPLIFT

cordelia using composting best practices with students, schools, and districts putting uplift in action

Use Grades of Green's NGSS aligned programs as a supplement to existing curriculum

Use Grades of Green Programs with your Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program

Use Grades of Green's Programs through your district’s Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP)

UPLIFT in Action

Pear Tree Foundation

Check out this awesome slide deck created by Grades of Green’s student Green Team, The Pear Tree Foundation! Using the slide deck as an education component, this student-led team established composting at their district’s elementary schools.

Mary Bragg Green Team

The “Jr. Greens” at Mary Bragg Elementary rose to the occasion by reducing campus lunchtime waste from 46 bags of waste to 2 bags of waste per day! Click the button below to learn more!

Rosewood STEM Magnet

Rosewood teacher, Olivia Lam, completed and led her 5th class in four LAUNCH Eco-Toolkits including “How to Form a Green Team”, “Campus Composting”, “Classroom Recycling”, and “Earth Week Daily Activities.” Click the link below to learn more!