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The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) recognition award honors schools that are exemplary in reducing environmental impact and costs; improving the health and wellness of students and staff; and providing effective environmental and sustainability education, which incorporates STEM, civic skills and green career pathways. The recognition award is part of a larger U.S. Department of Education (ED) effort to identify and disseminate knowledge about practices that are proven to result in improved student engagement, higher academic achievement and graduation rates, and workforce preparedness, as well as a government wide goal of increasing energy independence and economic security.

Whats New

• Highlights from the 2013 Honorees MS Word (437K)
• ED-GRS in the News MS Word (160K)

NOTE: Only state education agencies can nominate schools.

Schools that wish to be nominated should contact their state education agency for state application deadlines and further information.

• Fact Sheet [PDF, 168K]
• Green Ribbon Schools Overview [MS PowerPoint, 1.67M]

Please note:
U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools is a federal recognition award and should not be confused with any green schools program conducted by non-governmental entities.