Each state may nominate up to five Pre-K-12 schools or districts and one postsecondary institution for the annual ED-GRS program. USDE then selects and announces awardees in the spring. Eligibility requirements are located on the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools website.
“Green Ribbon Schools help learners become stewards of their environment and their communities,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. “By participating in this program, schools are signaling their commitment to preserving our ecosystem and providing hands-on learning opportunities that have real-world impacts.”
Pennsylvania schools, districts, and institutions of higher education--are invited to submit their self-nomination materials for the 2023-24 the ED-GRS program and PA Pathways to Green Schools Program awards via the dual application, available on the PDE website.
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