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UCLA Social Welfare Department educates future leaders in social justice, policy and equity through models of empowerment, scholarship, research, and practice to ensure the well-being of all on the local, state-wide, national and global levels.
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Submitted Ideas
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Idea about how to make LA a better place to learn, submitted by this organization in the 2015 challenge.
Make LA the best place to LEARN
One of five LA2050 Goals
Our region offers opportunities for lifelong learning, allowing all residents to contribute their skills, talents, and abilities to society.
By 2050, all Los Angeles students will have access to early education programs, every high school student will graduate and be college and career ready, and all parents will be engaged and empowered to direct their children’s learning. LA will capitalize on its concentration of higher education facilities to foster new businesses, advance research, and spur innovation.
Trauma Informed Educational Reform: The TIER Project
The TIER Project is designed to transform public school districts in Los Angeles County into trauma informed educational systems. Eighty school districts will participate in the TIER Project’s 2-day training which includes curriculum on trauma, trauma informed evidence based practices, and developing action plans to implement these practices for K-12 classes. After the training school districts will receive technical assistance to help implement their action plans. Learn more
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Idea about how to make LA a better place to live, submitted by this organization in the 2014 challenge.
Make LA the best place to LIVE
One of five LA2050 Goals
Our region’s residents have the economic means and cultural capital to lead active, healthy lives, and everyone benefits from a sustainable environment.
In 2050, Los Angeles will have the nation’s lowest obesity rates and every neighborhood will have access to healthy, affordable food. Every family will be able to afford quality health care and housing. And no families will face environmental health hazards because of where they live or how much money they make.
Mapping Los Angeles Air Pollution through a mobile application to create awareness and engagement.
Mapping Los Angeles air pollution sources and levels on a mobile application to enhance community awareness, engagement and reduce exposure. Learn more
