A Beacon of Hope Green Light Academy 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. For 2011, GLA is open to 40 public high school students from Bridgeport, New Haven, Norwalk, and Stratford  on a first-come, first-serve basis.    Higher Learning: WCSU July 24 - August 12, 2011 The Green Light Academy (GLA) Is a three-week summer residential program for high school students (grades 10-12) that takes place on the college campus of Western State University In Danbury, Connecticut from Sunday, July 24 through Friday August 12, 2011. GLA students live In university housing, dine in the Westside Student Center, use WCSU’s classrooms,  conduct research in the libraries and computer labs,  explore the Ives Nature Center, and enjoy the many playing fields, gymnasiums, and recreational facilities on both the midtown and westside campuses. Our faculty and guest speakers are experienced professors and certified teachers committed to engaging the learner through hands-on skill-buildling 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. Green Light Academy 117 Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401 phone: 203.736.9300 ext. 299 fax: 203.736.2300 greenlightacademy@beaconpreservation.org Maine Office 179 Main Street, North Haven, ME 04853 phone: 207.867.4747 All pages Copyright ©2010 Beacon Preservation, Inc. Photographs contributed in part by David E, Johnston