Sentences with phrase «green schools»

These three pillars are the measurable success metrics for green schools, and they make a real impact on both global sustainability and individual student and teacher health.

Companies are putting principles of green school design into action.

Through collaboration with community members, universities, non-profits, government, and the private sector, they are well - positioned to drive their respective green schools movements forward.

The thank you for the economic stimulus program is also a plea to ensure funds for education are spent on green schools.

Successful green schools are better for students, teachers, and communities.

The study also suggests that the average green school can cut energy use by one - third compared with conventional school buildings.

Let me list down three advantages to convince your young one in attending green schools.

It also provides voluntary guidelines for locating green schools, improving school environmental health and boosting efficient energy use.

By sharing information and highlighting how sustainability can be woven into school infrastructure, culture, and curriculum, we are taking joint action to foster the ideals of green schools internationally.

Teachers in green schools report that they are more satisfied with their school environments than teachers in conventional schools, which helps to improve teacher retention.

This resources offers a menu of legislative options for green schools.

To define sustainability in schools, we use the «three pillars» of green schools: increased resource efficiency, enhanced human health, and active environmental learning.

There will be great contributions from green women bloggers from all around the country, weighing in on green schools — from nursery school to college!

GSCE is produced in partnership with Green Schools National Network:

Facilitator: Center for Green Schools at USGBC

Green Apple Day of Service Green Schools Conference & Expo Learning Lab LEED Lab State of Our Schools report

Through a silent auction of some pretty fancy green - themed goodies, the event raised $ 400,000 to support Global Green's continuing green rebuilding of New Orleans homes, schools, and the Holy Cross Project, as well as its National Green Schools Initiative in Los Angeles and around the country.

It is the 1st and only Green Schools Certification Program that has been based on an international program and tailored to the local Country.

Green Schools Energy Curriculum — What opportunities do school buildings themselves provide for helping students develop a scientific foundation for making choices about energy resources and their use?

We established SF Green Schools in 2001 with a set goal to recreate a more ecologically sound atmosphere for students on their campuses.

SF Green School works with various school boards within the state to promote community - driven methods for a well - balanced learning environment.

Through a grant from the National Science Foundation, researchers at AAAS Project 2061 have been exploring opportunities to engage middle school students in learning about energy and sustainability in the context of green school buildings.

Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition Presented by Pureology

This year, the Best of Green Schools Awards recognized 11 individuals, institutions and projects that represent the best environmental efforts in schools across the country and highlight the national leaders and innovators in school sustainability.

GSCE provides an unmatched opportunity for green school advocates nationwide to collaborate and learn from one another — all with a vested interest in making a positive difference in our children's futures.

What holds you back from greening your school?

In light of Hurricane Sandy, Global Green USA is stepping up to help the East Coast resiliently rebuild through solar systems initiatives and by greening schools and neighborhoods.

The Project Green Schools Director / Founder, Robin Organ, reached out to The Compass School Director, Brandee Lapisky, saying, «I am personally enamored with The Compass School and think that we have a great future of partnership and sharing best practices with the country.»

Earth Day Network has worked to compile a list of facts about green schools including the overwhelming health and educational benefits for students.

I also love that his school is an official Michigan Green School making strides to compost, recycle, clean green and save energy.

Following to the receipt of its corresponding Green Schools ® Certification, your school will still be able to pursue a higher level of certification whenever more environmental solutions are implemented.

Shari Wilson, director of the Kansas Green Schools program for KACEE, applauded the school for the way its curriculum incorporates nature and environment, and for how it uses the garden.

The VSBA Green Schools Challenge is an annual friendly competition designed to encourage implementation of specific environmental policies and practical actions that reduce the carbon emissions generated by both the local school division and the broader community.

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Francine Locke and Megan Garner, The School District of Philadelphia Tim Cole, Virginia Beach City Public Schools Ghita Carroll, Boulder Valley School District Jason Hartke, Department of Energy Brian Dunbar, Colorado State University Sharon Jaye, Green Schools Alliance Jaimie Cloud, The Cloud Institute David Sobel, Antioch University Stephany Mason, Collaborative for High Performance Schools Kim Martinez, National Wildlife Federation Leesa Carter and Courtney Kimmel, Captain Planet Foundation

Education, environmental, and business leaders join GSCE to share current challenges, set future goals and share best practices to advance green schools for all.

In addition, green schools help reduce student illnesses, including...

New York, NY (December 6, 2011)-- Today Pureology and Global Green USA announced that the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, TX, is the grand prize winner in the Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition, presented by Pureology.

The California Green School Summit was created to address the unique needs and challenges of this growing sector from funding sources to curriculum.

Find out if your school division is a past winner of the VSBA Green Schools Challenge - This is a PDF document.

Discover how greening your schools doesn't just save money, but fundamentally changes how students learn.

Global Green's letter to President Obama for Green Schools Global Green's Matt Petersen, pleased with the parade of stars, said:

CLAWSON — All four Clawson schools in the Clawson Public Schools district, as well as the independent Japhet School, recently received nods from Michigan Green Schools.

Jarrettsville Elementary School has been recognized by the Maryland Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a Maryland Green School.

Wisconsin Green Schools Network c / o Wisconsin Wildlife Federation 213 North Main Street, Suite 100, Poynette, Wi 53955