U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools

The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) announces honorees in spring (typically Earth Day) and receive a plaque, local recognition, and an invitation to the national ceremony held in Washington, D.C. each summer. ED-GRS is a one-time award given per year, not a lifetime award. Once recognized, schools may continue to use the title with the year awarded (i.e., 2020 ED-GRS Honoree). Please note that the recognition award conveys no ED funding to states, districts, schools, or IHEs. To be eligible for the federal award, nominees must show progress in all the Pillars and Elements outlined below: Pillar I: Reduced Environmental Impact and Costs Reduced or eliminated greenhouse gas emissions, using an energy audit or emissions inventory and reduction plan, cost-effective energy efficiency improvements, conservation measures, and/or on-site renewable energy and/or purchase of green power; Improved water quality, efficiency, and conservation; Reduced solid and hazardous waste production through increased recycling and composting, reduced consumption, and improved management, reduction, or elimination of hazardous waste; and Expanded use of alternative transportation, through active promotion of locally available, energy-efficient options and implementation of alternative transportation supportive projects and policies. Pillar II: Improved Health and Wellness High standards of Whole School Whole Community, Whole Child health, including health, nutrition, and outdoor physical activity; and An integrated school environmental health program that considers occupant health and safety in all design, construction, renovation, operations, and maintenance of facilities and grounds, including cleaning and maintenance; mold and moisture; chemical and environmental contaminants; air quality and ventilation; and pests and pesticide. Pillar III: Effective Environmental and Sustainability Education Interdisciplinary learning about the key relationships between dynamic environmental, energy, and human systems; Use of the environment and sustainability to develop STEM content knowledge and thinking skills to prepare graduates for the 21st century technology-driven economy; and Development of civic engagement knowledge and skills and students' application of such knowledge and skills to address sustainability issues in their community. Questions? Contact the Michigan's ED-GRS Coordinator: Leanne Weber, MDE Science Education Consultant, [e-mail] or visit the Michigan Green Ribbon Schools website.美国教育部绿丝带学校（ED-GRS）评选活动于春季（通常为地球日时段）公布年度获奖名单，获奖者可获颁纪念牌匾、获得本地表彰资格，并受邀参与每年夏季在华盛顿特区举办的全国颁奖典礼。 ED-GRS为年度一次性奖项，并非终身荣誉。获表彰学校可在获奖年份后保留该头衔（例如：2020 ED-GRS 获奖学校）。 请注意，该表彰奖项不会向州、学区、学校或高等教育机构（Institution of Higher Education, IHEs）提供任何联邦拨款。 要获得该联邦奖项的参评资格，提名方需在下文列明的全部核心支柱与对应要素方面取得切实进展： 支柱一：降低环境影响与运营成本 具体涵盖：通过能源审计、温室气体排放清单与减排计划、高性价比能效提升措施、节水方案，或现场可再生能源利用、绿色电力采购等方式，减少乃至消除温室气体排放；改善水质、提升用水效率并强化水资源保护；通过强化回收与堆肥、减少耗材使用、优化有害废弃物管理以削减或消除其产生，减少固体废弃物与有害废弃物的排放；以及通过积极推广本地可获取的节能交通选项、落实支持替代交通的项目与政策，扩大替代交通的应用范围。 支柱二：提升健康与福祉水平 具体涵盖：推行高标准的“全校、全社区、全儿童（Whole School Whole Community, Whole Child）”健康体系，涵盖健康保障、营养膳食与户外体育活动等内容；建立一体化的学校环境卫生项目，在设施与场地的所有设计、建造、翻新、运营与维护环节（包括日常清洁与养护）中兼顾使用者的健康与安全，具体涉及霉菌与湿气防控、化学与环境污染物管控、空气质量与通风管理、虫害与农药使用监管等方面。 支柱三：开展高效的环境与可持续发展教育 具体涵盖：开设跨学科课程，探究动态的环境、能源与人类系统之间的关键关联；以环境与可持续发展为载体，开发科学、技术、工程与数学（Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, STEM）的内容知识与思维技能，助力毕业生适配21世纪技术驱动型经济；以及培养公民参与所需的知识与技能，并引导学生将此类知识技能应用于解决所在社区的可持续发展相关问题。 如有相关疑问，请联系密歇根州ED-GRS协调员：利安娜·韦伯（Leanne Weber），密歇根州教育部科学教育顾问，邮箱：[e-mail]，或访问密歇根州绿丝带学校官方网站。