Go Green Project at L'Anse Creuse Helps More Than Just Environment (Learn and Serve America Grantee)

The L'Anse Creuse Public Schools have developed and implemented many service-learning projects over the years.  During that time they have worked hard to standardize their projects by partnering with organizations/businesses in the community, utilizing their student’s voices while planning, and reflecting on their efforts once projects are completed.  It is through these successful efforts that one of the projects created at L’Anse Creuse High School (LCHS) will be implemented in 14 additional schools this spring.

The "Go Green" Recycling Drop-Off Event, which allows community members to drop off used electronic equipment, was developed by Denise Sargent, a LCHS science teacher and service-learning coordinator.  Denise coordinated the event along with Classic Computer Recovery, Inc., the LCHS principal, seven fellow science teachers, two service-learning coordinators, and 150 students.  The event saw nearly 500 vehicles drop off enough trash materials to fill three semitrailers.

Complete story available online: http://www.michigan.gov/mcsc/0,1607,7-137-8148_49706_8149-211711--,00.html