![]() Apply to be a Green Ribbon School or District
The U.S. Department of Education's (ED) Green Ribbon Schools Program is a comprehensive program that recognizes schools and districts that have made significant achievements towards:
Schools and districts will be evaluated based on their progress towards these concepts and a wide variety of green benchmarks including energy conservation and efficiency, food that is locally sourced and sustainable, and curriculum that ensures all students are environmentally and sustainability literate.
Eligibility, Application, and NominationSchools and districts that wish to be considered must complete the Washington State Green Ribbon Schools or District application. All public and private schools and public school districts are eligible to apply. The Washington State Green Ribbon application is now available.OSPI is pleased to announce the deadline to apply for the Washington/US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program has been extended to January 10, 2020. New! Webinar to Support School and District ApplicationsPlease join OSPI Environmental and Sustainability Education Program Supervisor, Elizabeth Schmitz, and Oak Harbor Teacher on Special Assignment, Jodi Crimmins, for a webinar offering support for schools and districts filling out the application for the Green Ribbon Schools Program. No registration is required.Click the link below or call in option using the following information: Zoom Meeting: htts://zoom.us/j/833191272 Dial by your location: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 833191272 The webinar will be recorded and placed on the OSPI website for those who are not able to attend. For more informationPlease visit the Washington Green Ribbon Schools page.If you have any questions regarding the Washington Green Ribbon Schools program, please contact Elizabeth Schmitz at Elizabeth.Schmitz@k12.wa.us or 360-725-4976. The agency TTY number is 360-664-3631.
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Summary: This bulletin provides an update to the information about the learning standards review project addressed by Superintendent Reykdal’s letter to district superintendents dated February 14, 2023. It includes current information about the reviews of the Washington state learning standards for English/Language Arts, mathematics, and science. It also includes a timeline for the review process. Key Audiences: Educational Service District Superintendents, School District Superintendents, School District Business Managers, School District Curriculum Directors OSPI's Bulletin re: Math, ELA, Science: [ PDF ] Science Updates: [ PDF ]