About the Project

Project ACE (Air Community Education) is an environmental health initiative embedded in the Community Health Worker course at Southwest High School in El Centro, CA. This project empowers students, especially those from historically marginalized communities, with knowledge about air quality and its effects on respiratory health. Students partner with the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District to conduct research, analyze real-time air data, and lead peer education. The program includes field visits to environmental sites, student-created outreach materials, and presentations at district and community events.