“The children are our future!” It’s a phrase we often hear but Poly High School senior Diana Michelson is putting that phrase into practice.
As the leader of the Long Beach Green Schools Campaign, Michelson’s hard work paid off. In August, the Long Beach Unified School District unanimously approved Board Proposal 3510.1, better known as the Green School Operations – Energy and Sustainability Policy.
It was a battle long fought for Michelson. Not only was the Campaign successful, but Michelson’s dedication has also earned her the first-ever Shimon Schwarzschild Award. The award is given by the international non-profit organization, Action for Nature, Inc.,
The Shimon Schwarzschild Award is named after the founder of Action for Nature and was created to honor young environmentalists who are visionary thinkers.
On this week’s “The Word” podcast, we’ll hear from Acton for Nature president Beryl Kay. Learn more about the award process and what made Diana Michelson the perfect recipient of the first Shimon Schwarzchild Award.