DIRECTORY ENTRY: Alliance for Climate Education

ACE is the national leader in high school climate science education.

We're an award-winning national nonprofit dedicated to educating America's high school students about the science behind climate change and inspiring them to do something about it—while having fun along the way. We're based in Oakland, California, with educator teams in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Boston, Atlanta and Colorado.

ACE delivers two core offerings: the ACE Assembly and Student Action Program.

ACE Assembly: Presenting climate science that sticks
ACE educators present climate science that resonates with students via an award-winning in-school assembly that blends storytelling, cutting edge animation, music and video.

• Our presentation explains greenhouse gases and their sources, how human-caused emissions risk altering the world’s climate on an unprecedented scale—and what that means for students
• We engage students’ imagination through real-life stories of ordinary students who have undertaken extraordinary projects and proven that high school youth can have a huge impact today
• We close with simple ideas and wide-ranging opportunities for students to get involved
• All of the climate science we present comes from peer-reviewed published science articles, with a focus on the IPCC AR4 report--one of the most heavily researched science reports in history.

Student Action Programs:  Jump-starting climate projects
When the ACE Assembly ends, many students are ready and eager to take action, and our Student Action Programs help get them started.  ACE programs include:

• Our national Do One Thing (DOT) campaign to help the environment
• Student-led ACE Action Teams focused on climate projects in their school and community
• Leadership training for climate rock stars
• ACE grant and scholarship opportunities for motivated schools and students

We also work with an array of partners to provide expert assistance to students, post lots of fun videos, and ask for feedback and give away prizes through our vibrant Facebook page. Please check out our site, book an assembly at your high school, and find out what YOU can do to reshape the future!