US ED Green Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools Program is a comprehensive recognition program that celebrates schools that save energy, reduce costs, feature environmentally sustainable and friendly learning spaces, promote health, and offer environmental education to incorporate sustainability into the curriculum.
New Jersey will participate in the 2013 Green Ribbon Schools program, nominating up to four schools to the U.S. Department of education that meet criteria in three pillars:
- Environmental Impact and Energy Efficiency
- Healthy School Environments
- Environmental and Sustainability Education
The US Department of Education will recognize schools where staff, students, officials and communities have worked together to produce energy efficient, sustainable and healthy school environments and to ensure the sustainability and environmental literacy of graduates.
Upon review of applications submitted by all states, the U.S. Department of Education will award up to 50 Green Ribbons that meet and exemplify the criteria. Winning schools will be recognized at an annual ceremony.
Green Ribbon Schools 2013 Application Information – NEW
Tentative Timeline and Materials – Go to the link below for complete information
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/applicant.html
June 15: States encouraged to indicate their intent to submit nominees to USED.
July 1: ED provides 2012-2013 criteria
Sept: States launch competitions for nomination
December: States review applicants and select nominees to USED.
February: States submit nominees to ED for the Green Ribbon Schools recognition award.
April 22: USED announces winners.
May: USED hosts national recognition award ceremony.
June 15: States encouraged to indicate their intent to submit nominees to USED.
July 1: ED provides 2012-2013 criteria
Sept: States launch competitions for nomination
December: States review applicants and select nominees to USED.
February: States submit nominees to ED for the Green Ribbon Schools recognition award.
April 22: USED announces winners.
May: USED hosts national recognition award ceremony.
Additional Resources
Fact Sheet [PDF, 119K] – factsheet.grs.pdg
Green Ribbon Schools Overview [MS PowerPoint, 3.3M] – introduction-presentation
GRS Web Site – http://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/index.html
New Jersey Green Ribbon School Application Process
New Jersey Green Ribbon Schools Committee
