Greenlight Academy

Green Light Academy (GLA) is one of many educational and cultural programs offered by Beacon Preservation, Inc. a nonprofit organization designed to promote environmental conservation, sustainable energy options, and “green collar” skills training through lighthouse preservation. Green Light Academy is made possible through a grant from the Connecticut State Department of Education, the 1772 Foundation, and the generous support of private donors. In 2009, the GLA opened to the public high school students from Bridgeport, New Haven, Norwalk, Stratford, and Oxford.

Higher Learning: WCSU 2009 - Present
The Green Light Academy (GLA) began offering a four-week summer residential program for high school students (grades 10-12) that takes place on the college campus of Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) In Danbury, Connecticut. GLA students live-In university housing, dine In the Westside Student Center, use WCSU’s classrooms and computer labs, conduct experiments In the laboratories of West Conn’s new state-of-the-art Science Building, explore the Ives Nature Center, and enjoy the many playing fields, gymnasiums, and recreational facilities on both the midtown and west side campuses.

Our faculty and guest speakers are experienced professors and certified teachers committed to engaging the learner through hands-on skill-building exercises. We believe that academic achievement Improves when students develop a new Interest and appreciation for science, technology, and sustainable energy by doing real-world “applied learning” lessons and hands-on activities.

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