Has your school made significant progress on its sustainability goals through reduced environmental impact, improved health and wellness, and increased environmental literacy? If so, consider applying for the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon School Award. This national award, considered the top honor for green schools, celebrates and recognizes schools that have achieved excellence in sustainability.
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Wendy Turner: It Takes a Village to Be Green
How much of a difference can one teacher make? When it comes to environmental sustainability, Wendy Turner, a second grade teacher at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, shows that one teacher can inspire the “greening” of a whole school. Turner’s leadership sparked enthusiastic support and hard work from her peers, students, parents and the school’s administration.