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Team: Michael Aronowitz (Manager), Lara Bryant (Deputy Manager), Michael Edgar, Marielle Fillit , Olena Horcajo , Sta

Team: Michael Aronowitz (Manager), Lara Bryant (Deputy Manager), Michael Edgar, Marielle Fillit , Olena Horcajo , Stacy Lee, Aaron Martin, Ignitius Massaquoi , Haley Rogers, Michael Roos , Safiya Sawney , Tobias Shepherd Advisor: Nancy Degnan. Agenda. The Challenge

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Team: Michael Aronowitz (Manager), Lara Bryant (Deputy Manager), Michael Edgar, Marielle Fillit , Olena Horcajo , Sta

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  1. Team: Michael Aronowitz (Manager), Lara Bryant (Deputy Manager), Michael Edgar, MarielleFillit, OlenaHorcajo, Stacy Lee, Aaron Martin, IgnitiusMassaquoi, Haley Rogers, Michael Roos, SafiyaSawney, Tobias Shepherd Advisor: Nancy Degnan

  2. Agenda • The Challenge • The Client • The Project • Our Approach • Research Highlights

  3. The Challenge NYC Department of Education (DOE): Largest public education system in the United States Education • Only 23% of students graduated ready for college or careers in 2009 Environment • Organizational coordination to meet PlaNYCobjectives

  4. The Client • Division of School Facilities • Maintenance, repair and safe operation of facilities • Sustainability Initiative

  5. The Client • Division of School Facilities • Maintenance, repair and safe operation of facilities • Sustainability Initiative • “position the DOE to be the nation’s leader in the operation of sustainable school facilities and integrated sustainability education”

  6. The Project “Leading current and future generations to a sustainable future” Green Careers Higher Education

  7. What is sustainability? Meeting the social, economic, and environmental needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future Environment Sustainability Economic Social

  8. Our Approach • What are the key aspects of a high school education based in sustainability? Curriculum Facility • What are the features of a sustainable school facility within an urban setting? Implementation • What are the steps the DSF must take to open the HSS in Sept 2012?

  9. Curriculum Educational standards • What standards are mandated by New York State? Lessons • What are the key elements of a sustainability education? Innovation • How can we move beyond the existing standard for sustainability education?

  10. Curriculum Research highlights Educational mandates in New York State and New York City Sustainability subjects and curriculum Best practices in sustainability education Next steps Interview curriculum experts at DOE Integrate proposed sustainability subjects into mandates Identify extracurricular opportunities

  11. Facility Green School Design • What are best practices in technology, layout, and materials? Location • Where is the strongest need? • What location has the best transit options? Food • How can food be more sustainable? 11

  12. Facility Research highlights Visits to local schools Local and national case studies Green spaces and sustainable food Next steps • Develop guidance for two facility options • Develop sustainable school criteria • Determine possible locations for HSS 12

  13. Implementation Application process • What are the application requirements and deadlines? Educational Context • What is the current state of high school education in New York City? Leaders and partners • What financial, staffing and partnership considerations are critical for the long-term success of HSS?

  14. Implementation Research highlights Application process for new schools Corporate and non-profit partnerships “Environmental” high school market Next steps Interview new school implementation teams Evaluate existing and potential partnerships Recommend best approach to the application process

  15. Questions?

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