U.S. Department of Education Recognizes 2018 Green Ribbon Schools
Three schools and one college from Minnesota included in announcement
ROSEVILLE, MN – The U.S. Department of
Education announced the 2018 Green Ribbon Schools today, honoring schools across the nation
that are leading the way in reducing environmental impact, promoting health,
and ensuring high-quality environmental education programming that prepares
students with sustainability skills and concepts. Among the 2018 honorees are three
schools and one college from Minnesota. Those
schools are:
- Moreland Arts and
Health Sciences Magnet School, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area
Schools
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North Park Elementary School, Columbia Heights Public Schools
- River’s Edge Academy, St. Paul
- Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter
“Young people are taking action to make our world a better
place for all of us on a variety of issues, including creating sustainable
solutions for a healthier environment,” Commissioner Brenda Cassellius
said. “These students and their teachers are leading the way. I
congratulate Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School, North Park
Elementary School, River’s Edge Academy, and Gustavus Adolphus
College on being named a 2018 Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of
Education.”
In total, 46 schools, six districts,
and six postsecondary institutions throughout the U.S. were honored in
the announcement.
The list of all selected schools,
districts, colleges, and universities, as well as their nomination packages,
can be found on the U.S.
Department of Education website. A report
with highlights of each of the honorees is also available.
Minnesota schools that are interested
in the award submit applications to the Minnesota Department of Education. The
department and the Minnesota Office of Higher Education evaluate the
applications and select schools for nomination to the U.S. Department of
Education for the national award. Awardees will be honored at a September
ceremony in Washington, D.C. and receive a plaque and the use of the award
logo to recognize their school.
For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools webpage or the U.S. Department of Education Green
Ribbon Schools website.
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