Long Beach Education Programs

Reduce Waste, Water, and Energy

Welcome to the Long Beach Education Program! These Grades of Green programs were made in partnership with Long Beach Utilities! Educators can earn a stipend by completing the lessons in Steps 2-4 and submitting their results by May 24th, 2024 for the opportunity to win an Eco-Grant.

Grades of Green

Long Beach Utilities

Long Beach Recycles

City of Long Beach

Ready to LAUNCH Climate Action?

Free
Free 2023-2024 program for all Long Beach educators and schools
Long Beach City
Learn about Long Beach specific climate issues and how to contribute to your community
Step by Step
Step by step "Take Action" guide with downloadable/editable resources
RISE Climate Solutions Campaign students with Senator Ben Allen
Bilingual
Programs and resources are available in English and Spanish

Stipends and Eco-Grants

Educator Benefits

Year after year, Grades of Green is proud to support students and teachers with free environmental programs to Eco-Leaders around the globe. Grades of Green offers stipends to educators who lead a team of students.

  • Use these lessons with students and learn how to earn a stipend!
  • Complete lessons by May 24th to win an Eco-Grant

Interested in Joining?

Click the button below to register for our Long Beach Education Program! Still have questions? Contact anjulik@gradesofgreen.org.

How to LAUNCH in Long Beach

Step 1: Get Started!

Before you get started, register! Then, use Grades of Green’s “How to Form a Green Team” and “ReThink Waste Game” lessons to get started!

Step 2: Gather Up That Waste!

Use Grades of Green’s “Classroom Recycling”, “Trash Free Lunch”, “Lunchtime Sorting”, and “Campus Food Rescue” lessons to gather up and reduce waste!

Step 3: Save Water!

Use Grades of Green’s “Water Conservation” and “Drain Smart” lessons to reduce water usage!

Step 4: Reduce Your Energy Usage!

Use Grades of Green’s “Energy Audit” and “Preserving Energy Everyday” lessons to reduce energy usage!

Bonus: Be an Earth Day Hero!

Use Grades of Green’s “Earth Week Daily Actions” lessons from April 22nd–April 26th to show your earth day spirit!

Isabella Lee
Multmedia Outreach & Operations Specialist

Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Isabella studied Psychology at UCLA with a focus on Digital Humanities and Community Engagement. A lifelong creative, she’s been drawing since childhood and has explored many forms of art—from painting and digital illustration to video editing. During college, Isabella discovered a passion for user experience design, which combined her technical skills with her love for thoughtful, people-centered problem solving. She gained hands-on experience in UX, website design, and project management through various academic projects and internships. Isabella is proud to support environmental education through Grades of Green, where she brings together her creativity and advocacy. In high school, her artwork was recognized in an international ocean awareness competition, and in college, she received an award from a UCLA student organization for a piece highlighting the connection between nature and mental health. Outside of work, Isabella enjoys reading, drawing, and finding inspiration in everyday moments.

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