Students Creating Real-World Solutions
Our world is on the brink of irrevocable change. We recognize the responsibility of humanity to conserve and protect our world through ecology, health, and human rights. The School of Environmental Leadership (SEL) builds strong, innovative leaders empowered to creatively and critically analyze issues and formulate plans of action. Regardless of the chosen field, SEL students are prepared to lead positive change in the world.
The SEL is a project-based, environmentally-focused program that emphasizes leadership development and 21st century skills. The four-year program is designed to give students increasing ownership and independence over their educational experience. The SEL focuses on the "Four C's" - Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity - and integrates:
The SEL is a project-based, environmentally-focused program that emphasizes leadership development and 21st century skills. The four-year program is designed to give students increasing ownership and independence over their educational experience. The SEL focuses on the "Four C's" - Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity - and integrates:
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Academics |
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Leadership |
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Personal development |
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Public speaking |
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Technology |
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Engineering |
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Project management |
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Environmental justice |
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Community service |
Testimonials
"From semester-long environmental projects, to pitching sustainable startups to an investor panel, every assignment within the SEL curriculum is rigorous and collaborative."
— SEL Student, Class of 2019
— SEL Student, Class of 2019
"The SEL provides students with practical hands on learning experiences that foster skills they will use in their personal and professional lives. Many of the accomplishments my son has gained from this program would have taken him years in college to discover. The spirit of activism and seeing the value of helping make changes in the community is an especially powerful component of this program. The program does an outstanding job at fostering the 4 C’s and making each student feel successful, important, and part of the MarinSEL family. I love that students with all different interests come together and make lasting friendships with one another. There is not a price that can be placed on this."
- SEL Parent
- SEL Parent
History of the SEL
Established in 2011, The School of Environmental Leadership (SEL) was born out of a partnership between nonprofit Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) and parents seeking to build the next generation of environmental leaders.
The SEL's flagship school opened in 2011 in Marin County, CA, and is commonly referred to as MarinSEL. MarinSEL is located within Terra Linda High School in the San Rafael City Schools district in San Rafael, CA.
The SEL's flagship school opened in 2011 in Marin County, CA, and is commonly referred to as MarinSEL. MarinSEL is located within Terra Linda High School in the San Rafael City Schools district in San Rafael, CA.