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ED is working to make all schools healthier, safer and more sustainable with initiatives in the areas of facilities, health and environment. Several key programs in these areas are:

• U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
• Green Strides Webinar Series
• Green Strides Resources

Other programs that help support schools' work to reduce environmental impact and costs; improve health and wellness; and support effective environmental education are:

Environmental Education

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• ED STEM Grants
• Sustainability Education Summit Proceedings MS Word (483K)

ED Health Programs

• Early Learning Initiative
• Elementary and Secondary School Counseling
• Office of Safe and Healthy Students Programs
• Carol M. White Physical Education Program
• Promise Neighborhoods

ED Facilities Programs

• Educational Facilities Clearinghouse
• Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities Program
• Impact Aid Discretionary Facilities Construction Grant Program
• Impact Aid Facilities Maintenance Grant Program

Inter-Agency Initiatives and Strategy

• Sustainability and Environmental Justice Reports
• Inter-Agency Task Force on Environmental Education
• Urban Waters Federal Partnership
• Inter-Agency Working Group on Environmental Justice
• Memorandum of Understanding between the Departments of the Interior and Education to Use Public Lands in Enhancing Educational Opportunities

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