A Curtis Edith and Munson Foundation grant given to YLACES has created a lot of magic in Alabama. YLACES awarded a total of 15 grants in support of environmental education. With YLACES matching its support, $64,599.00 was awarded to support students taking data and initiating research, hands-on professional development for Alabama educators , and Student Research Symposia where students had the opportunity to present their research to their peers and STEM professionals. Tha

Five Alabama schools have been selected for the Student Research School Collective , a two-year air quality project with YLACES and partners STEMMing the Tide (U of Montevallo) and Kids Making Sense (Sonoma Tech). ​ Congratulations to Baldwin Preparatory School, Calloway-Smith Middle School, Gulf Shores High School, John L. LeFlore Magnet High School, and Phillips Preparatory School!