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02/12/19 El Monte Schools are Growing Food

California School News Radio

English - February 13, 2019 05:17 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
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Arroyo High School in the El Monte Union High School District is teaching its students about eco-sustainability and healthy living through participation in the Arroyo Garden Club. The Arroyo Garden’s organic produce is harvested by the school’s Culinary Arts program and used in its daily menus. Arroyo Principal Angelita Gonzales, Arroyo junior Oscar Ramos and Eco Urban Gardens Executive Director Marianne Zaugg discuss the transformation of the garden into a regenerative learning center.