NEBRASKA GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS
Nebraska Department of Education's 2013 Application Process
This prestigious award is given to select schools across the nation that The U.S. Department of Education (USED) Green Ribbon Schools recognizes as schools that save energy, reduce costs, feature environmentally sustainable learning spaces, protect health, foster wellness, and offer environmental education to boost academic achievement and community engagement. This voluntary federal program rewards schools that meet criteria in three goals:
1. The school facility (grounds and building) has a "net zero" environmental impact;
2. The school environment has a "net positive" impact on the health and performance of students and staff members; and
3. The school's graduates are environmentally literate.
Nebraska's Application (Fillable in Word)
Nebraska Application Due February 1, 2013 - Mail original and 3 copies to:
Jim Woodland
Nebraska Department of Education
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987
United States Department of Education Information
2012 GRS Nebraska National Winners
Lothrop Elementary School/Omaha Public Schools
Miller Park Elementary School/Omaha Public Schools
2012 GRS Nebraska State Finalist
King Science and Technology Magnet Middle School/Omaha Public Schools