California Global Eduction Project Long Beach

Are you ready for Earth Day (month)? Each Friday we will post lesson ideas and resources on our CGEP Padlet:
https://tinyurl.com/TSCPadlet23
Want to learn and DO more? Join us on 6/28-6/30 at our Teaching for Sustainable Communities Institute. Through field studies and standards-aligned resources, we will explore environmental justice issues in our school communities AND learn strategies for how to provide access to complex texts to our diverse and multilingual student populations. Apply today! https://tinyurl.com/TSCLB2023

Teaching for Sustainable Communities: Empowering Eco-Literate Global Citizens Thank you for your interest in the California Global Education Project's Teaching for Sustainable Communities insitute. Space is limited so your responses to the following questions are important. Please complete this application by: FRIDAY - MAY 26, 2023. Gracias!

K-12 educators are invited to join us on a 3-day exploration of how we can work with students at our local schools to build more environmentally just and sustainable communities. Local field studies, curriculum alignment, and classroom resources will be offered as well as the opportunity to connect with a professional learning community interested in 'thinking globally and acting locally' around issues of environmental justice. Applications can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/TSCLB2023

FREE virtual workshop! Come learn how culture and identity boxes can be used in the classroom to explore local and global cultures and identities with depth, empathy, and curiosity. Free books and resources. Register here: tinyurl.com/CGEPBoxes22

Global Book Bags: Focus on Identity
When: Saturday, March 12, 2022
Time: 9 am-noon
Where: Virtual - Zoom link to be provided
Who: K-5 Elementary Educators/Librarians
$100 Stipend for the first 30 participants who register and attend the full session.
Description: This workshop introduces elementary teachers and librarians to the Global Book Bags program, which presents global-themed children's literature for use in-home or classroom learning activities. Based on the CGEP global competence framework, book lists are provided with sample books and engaging learning activities. This workshop is free, but online registration is required. The first 30 participants will receive a $100 stipend and one book of their choice plus free access to a bank of lessons, themed lists, and other resources.

Solar farms, with California maximizing the sun! At the CSULB Global Ed Project we are developing globally active citizens in the K-12 classroom. Join us, ask questions and better the world!

COP26: As leaders of the world meet in Glasgow to determine the fate of the planet, here is some advice from a reputable source.

Don't Choose Extinction - UNDP | United Nations | Jack Black | Climate Action The world spends an astounding US$423 billion annually to subsidize fossil fuels for consumers – oil, electricity that is generated by the burning of other f...

Free Curriculum for Ethnic Studies, US History, World History, and More: Latinos play a large role in shaping the American identity. Latino Leaders Speak: Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph is a resource of 33 short stories of national Latino heroes, leaders, and role models that will inspire students to dream big, get prepared, and get ready to lead America in the 21st Century. Free copies of the book, the accompanying curriculum, Spanish translations, and audio sets will be made available to all participants.

Register at
https://tinyurl.com/LLSNov21

Latino Leaders Speak! Personal Stories of Struggle and Triumph When: Saturday, November 20, 2021 Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: LA Plaza de Cultura y Arte (Downtown LA, by Olvera St.) Help your high school & college students learn how vision, persistence, and leadership can be turned into purpose by exploring the powerful stories of contemporary Latino leaders...

Celebrate UN Day with the UNA-Whittier Chapter and local youth sharing their work on making their communities more environmentally resilient and just (SDG #11). This is a FREE virtual event on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 11 am -1 pm. Register on Eventbrite:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-a-blueprint-for-a-better-future-our-youth-speak-up-tickets-181342980737?aff=ebdssbeac

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating guitarist Carlos Santana who rose to fame in the 60s and 70s fusing rock with Latin beats and blues influences. His Milagro (miracle) foundation provides financial aid for medical, educational, and other needs.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Maria Elena Salinas, regarded by the New York Times as the "Voice of America." Maria interviewed every U.S. president since Jimmy Carter and works to promote Latino journalists in representing their own community in newsrooms.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating children's book author and illustrator Yuyi Morales. When Yuyi's son was young, she used to take him to the local library and read books to him. This helped her to learn English but also ignited her love of telling stories. What books have ignited your interests?

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Federico Pena. As Mayor of Denver, Federico created policies to revitalize the city and turn it into "A Great City." His vision for Denver included recruiting a major league baseball team. What dreams do you have for your city?

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Celia Cruz. Her father wanted her to become a teacher. But after winning a contest on an amateur singing program, Celia decided to follow her passion and never looked back.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating award-winning journalist, Soledad O'Brien. Soledad's company, Starfish Media Group, produces documentary specials on different cultural groups in America. How do you use your communication skills to raise the voices of others?

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Margarita Engle, the first Latina awarded a Newberry Honor. Margarita's work reflects her Cuban heritage and her deep love and knowledge of nature. How will you combine your strongest skillset with your passion?

While planting trees is not a substitute for reducing C02 emissions, carbon in the atmosphere will still need to be sequestered. Individuals acting collectively can make a difference. Jane Goodall joins campaign-plant a trillion trees by 2030 https://nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/jane-goodall-joins-campaign-to-plant-a-trillion-trees-by-2030 via
California Global Education Project

Jane Goodall joins campaign to plant a trillion trees by 2030 Trees for Jane will support efforts underway, mostly in the developing world, to replenish the earth's trees.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Janet Murguia. As a civil rights activist and the CEO of UnidosUS, Janet devotes her life and career to public service, opening the door to the American Dream to millions of American families. How will you serve your community?

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Cesar Chavez. Cesar's dream was to organize a union for farmworkers who toiled this state's farms in poverty and powerlessness. Risking all he gave a hand to many. What risk are you willing to take for others?

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the California Assembly. Gloria led the Mothers of East LA, a group formed to protest a planned prison construction in that area. How do you advocate for those without a voice? .

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the CA Assembly. Gloria led the Mothers of East LA group, formed to protest a planned prison construction in that area. How do you advocate for those without a voice?

Hispanic Heritage Month: We celebrate the contributions of Xiye Bastida to the climate youth movement. Being a member of the Otomi-Toltec nation, Xiye supports a more inclusive climate movement.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Maria Hinojosa, Latina journalist who brought multicultural media to the attention of more Americans. How can you contribute to a richer, more diverse narrative of America?

Hispanic Heritage Month: We celebrate Diana Trujillo, Mission Lead of the Mars Rover landing in 2014. From humble beginnings in Columbia to working as a housekeeper in Florida to make her way through college, Diana represents the possibilities available to those who never fail to Explore the World with Curiosity.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Lily Eskelsen Garcia was the first Latina to head the National Education Association. Starting out as a cafeteria worker, then teacher's aide, then teacher, Lily knew that "... I believe in my heart and soul that every student deserves to be heard — no matter how difficult it may be for us to hear them — and every student deserves to be respected." How will you advocate for what you believe?

Hispanic Heritage Month: Ellen Ochoa was the first Latina in space. Early on, Ellen met people who "...told me that I couldn't do something or it probably wasn't suited for me, ... they were just revealing their own bias." What bias will you disrupt?

Hispanic Heritage Month: Henry Cisneros was the first Latino Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Clinton Administration. There he was credited with initiating the revitalization of many of the nation’s public housing developments and with formulating policies that contributed to achieving the nation’s highest-ever homeownership rate among low and moderate-income Americans. What goals do you have for your community?

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. At 7 years old, diagnosed with diabetes, Sonia recalls: "It drove me in a way that perhaps nothing else might have to accomplish as much as I could as early as possible." What drives you?

Hispanic Heritage Month: We celebrate Henry Bonilla, representative from the 23rd Congressional District, Texas. Mr. Bonilla served as a news producer for many outlets in Texas before running for Congress where he earned the title, "The Quiet Giant."

Hispanic Heritage Month: We celebrate Amalia Hernandez, founder of the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. Amalia designs joyful, colorful multicultural dances from all around Mexico. How do you express the wonderment of your cultural heritage?