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April “School Days” Highlights Potential Increase in Student Loan Rate
In the just-released April 2012 edition of “School Days,” the monthly video journal of the U.S. Department of Education, President Obama calls for quick action by the Congress to avoid a dramatic increase in the interest rate for Federal college … Continue reading
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Seventy-Eight Schools are First-Ever U.S. Dept of Education Green Ribbon Schools
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joined White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley & EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson earlier today to announce the first-ever U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, a list including 78 schools that span … Continue reading
Presenting the First Green Ribbon Schools
Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Today I had the honor to name 78 schools as the first-ever U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. When we set out a year ago to recognize comprehensive achievement in the areas of environmental … Continue reading
A Coming of Age Moment
Secretary Arne Duncan visited the Green Schools National Conference in Denver yesterday, where he praised the 1,500 educators in attendance for their commitment to greening our schools. Continue reading
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A Green Revolution for All
Two weeks from today, Secretary Duncan will take the stage at the Green Schools National Conference in Denver, providing a high note at what is fast becoming the largest annual meeting of the green schools movement. The Secretary and other … Continue reading
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U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools: For an Education Built to Last
Last week President Obama asked us to work together to create an America built to last — one that thrives on innovation, collaboration, affordable education and spending within our means. As part of this effort, the U.S. Department of Education … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Potential Applicants to the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Program
Dear School, Thank you for your enthusiasm regarding the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. The intent of this new award is to encourage as many schools as possible to look at environmental impact, health and education in new … Continue reading
Schools Go Green – and Save Green – with Help from Private, Foundation and Nonprofit Sectors
Since Secretary Arne Duncan announced the Green Ribbon Schools effort this past September, program staff have learned about a wide range of free resources available to help schools go green and to save green, too. Green schools are taking advantage … Continue reading
Sorry, Kermit — It Can Be Easy Being Green
As Director of the new Green Ribbon Schools program, I have visited a lot of Green Schools. I have been thrilled by geothermal heating and cooling systems; intrigued by water retention ponds and cisterns; and delighted by practical yet attractive … Continue reading
Green Ribbon Receives Overwhelming Support… and A Few Ribbons of its Own
This fall the Department of Education launched the Green Ribbon Schools award to recognize schools that have integrated best practices in energy, water and waste management, healthy school environments, and environmental education. In an overwhelming show of support for recognition … Continue reading
Green Ribbon Schools Program Has State Agencies Working in New Ways
In September, Secretary Arne Duncan announced the Green Ribbon Schools program, which honors schools for reducing environmental impact, promoting health and wellness, and providing effective environmental education. In seeking to identify and celebrate schools’ achievement in these areas, the recognition … Continue reading
What’s New in Healthy, Green Schools at the U.S. Department of Education
Cross-posted from Lets Move! In September, I opened the pilot year of the Green Ribbon Schools award to recognize the highest performing green and healthy schools in the nation. High standards of nutrition, fitness, and outdoor time for both students and staff are … Continue reading
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