U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Announced
U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Announced
The U.S. Department of Education today released the names of the 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country, 46 schools, six districts, and six postsecondary institutions are being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education. A state education official was also honored for her efforts to advance school sustainability in the state of Florida.
"I commend each school, district and institution of higher education for their efforts to create a healthy, safe and cost-efficient learning environment for students, faculty and staff," said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. "These schools have done innovative work to help prepare students for the challenges of the 21st Century while also teaching them how to be good stewards of the environment."
The honorees were named from a pool of candidates nominated by 25 states and the Department of Defense Department of Education Activity. The selectees include 40 public schools, including two magnet schools and two charter schools, as well as six nonpublic schools. Forty-five percent of the 2018 honorees serve a disadvantaged student body.
The list of all selected schools, districts, colleges, and universities, as well as their nomination packages, can be found here. A report with highlights on the 58 honorees can be found here. More information on the federal recognition award can be found here. Resources for all schools to move toward the three Pillars can be found here.
Following is the list of 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Award, and Postsecondary Sustainability Award honorees:
Alabama
Legacy Elementary School
Madison, ALWoodland Forrest Elementary School
Tuscaloosa, ALJacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
California
Monterey Road Elementary School
Atascadero, CATop of the World Elementary School
Laguna Beach, CAMaple Village Waldorf School
Long Beach, CAJack London Community Day School
Valley Glen, CATahoe Truckee Unified School District
Truckee, CA
Colorado
Central High School
Grand Junction, COMackintosh Academy
Littleton, CO
Connecticut
Western Connecticut Academy for International Studies Elementary Magnet School
Danbury, CT
Delaware
Emalea P. Warner Elementary School
Wilmington, DE
Department of Defense Education Activity
Spangdahlem Middle School
Spangdahlem, Germany
Florida
Gove Elementary School
Belle Glade, FL
Georgia
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Atlanta, GAGodley Station K-8 School
Savannah, GASaddle Ridge Elementary Middle School
Rock Springs, GALanier High School
Sugar Hill, GAGeorgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Hawaii
Honowai Elementary School
Waipahu, HI
Illinois
Monroe Elementary School
Hinsdale, ILSouthside Occupational Academy
Chicago, ILWolcott School
Chicago, ILUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
Iowa
St. Columbkille Elementary School
Dubuque, IA
Kansas
Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District
Manhattan, KS
Kentucky
Meadowthorpe Elementary School
Lexington, KY
Maryland
Newport Mill Middle School
Kensington, MDManchester Valley High School
Manchester, MD
Massachusetts
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, MAMendon-Upton Regional School District
Mendon, MA
Minnesota
North Park Elementary School
Fridley, MNMoreland Arts and Health Science Magnet School
West St. Paul, MNRiver's Edge Academy School
St. Paul, MNGustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, MN
Missouri
Elementary School
Creve Coeur, MOGreen Trails Elementary School
Chesterfield, MOW.W. Keysor Elementary School
Kirkwood, MOSt. Louis University High School
St. Louis, MO
Montana
Superior School District
Superior, MT
New Jersey
Highland Regional High School
Blackwood, NJNorth Brunswick Township High School
North Brunswick, NJ
New York
Park Avenue Elementary School
Warwick, NYWarwick Valley High School
Warwick, NY
Ohio
Magnificat High School
Rocky River, OH
Pennsylvania
Wexford Elementary School
Wexford, PAMt. Lebanon High School
Pittsburgh, PA
Rhode Island
Potter-Burns Elementary School
Pawtucket, RIThe University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
Virginia
Lanier Middle School
Fairfax, VAHenry County Public Schools
Collinsville, VA
Washington
Broad View Elementary School
Oak Harbor, WACarnation Elementary School
Carnation, WAEatonville Elementary School
Eatonville, WAWeyerhaeuser Elementary School
Eatonville, WA
Wisconsin
Brooklyn Elementary School
Oregon, WIOregon Middle School
Oregon, WIGateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI