State education authorities can submit school, district, early learning, and postsecondary institution nominations for ED-GRS between now and Feb. 9, 2024. ED will announce the 2024 selectees around Earth Day, April 22. Honored institutions will be invited to send representatives to a recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C., in July 2024.
For institutions that have not already been honored (this is a one-time award), now is a great time to begin preparing for the 2024-2025 application cycle by using resources and programs on the Green Strides School Sustainability Resource Hub and contacting your state education authority. For future cycles, interested colleges and universities should contact their state higher education authorities, while schools and districts should contact their state educational agencies. Schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions are only eligible if nominated by state authorities. State education authorities can find award criteria and other state implementation guidance on the ED website and should contact U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools for more information.
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Tracy Hucul AIA
Quinn Evans
Fayetteville NY
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