Apply to be a Green Ribbon School or District – Deadline Extended!

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: Reducing the school/district's environmental footprint Creating a healthy community for students and staff Increasing environmental and sustainability literacy 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 Nomination Schools 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 Applications Please 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 information Please 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. Education for Environment and Sustainability supports academic success and life-long learning, and develops a responsible citizenry capable of applying knowledge of ecological, economic, and socio-cultural systems to meet current and future needs. Environmental education is a mandatory area of study in Washington: K-12 Integrated Environment and Sustainability Learning Standards ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives. STAY IN TOUCH Website | Twitter | Facebook | Flickr | YouTube | Contact Us SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Equity and Civil Rights Director, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, 360-725-6162 (TTY: 360-664-3631), equity@k12.wa.us. This email was sent to bmacnevin@nwesd.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction · 600 Washington St. S.E. · Olympia, WA 98504