The Clean Energy for America Inaugural Ball was a broadly attended gathering celebrating a shared vision for an American clean energy revolution that will grow the economy, create jobs and support a livable planet, while ensuring that environmental justice is at the heart of the country's local, state, national and international policies.

Additionally, Green Schools Society Students are honored and celebrated through this annual recognition program. Learn more here.

Click to nominate a Green Difference maker today! Deadline: Friday, March 26th at midnight EST.

The application period is now open for the 2021 President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) program and the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). The PEYA program recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects by K–12 youth, promoting awareness of our nation's natural resources and encouraging positive community involvement. The PIAEE recognizes outstanding kindergarten through grade 12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for student learning. Applications for both programs are due Feb.19, 2021. 

Project Green Schools is pleased to welcome Hamzah Dweik to our Advisory Board.

Hamzah Dweik is a former Project Green Schools Student Co-President and Student Ambassador (2014) and graduate of Foxborough Regional Charter School. Attending the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for his undergraduate studies, Hamzah graduated with a bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering and a Biochemical concentration. Currently working as, a production engineer at Pfizer Hamzah supports the large scale commercial and clinical manufacturing of numerous pharmaceutical products and vaccines. Read Full Bio.

Jennifer Suzara-Cheng is a Filipino American educator who is passionate about teaching Biology and Environmental Science. She has taught in three countries that started at her alma mater Ateneo de Naga University in the Philippines, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and presently here in Los Angeles Unified School District, California. She was a three-time awardee of Project Green Schools (2015, 2016, 2019) for her environmental advocacy in education that highlighted PBL. She has also received awards for her leadership from California Safe Schools (2014) and Green California (2018). Read Full Bio.

If your institution has not already been recognized, now is a great time to begin preparing for the 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) application cycle by using the resources and programs available on Green Strides. 

Read some common misconceptions about the award dispelled in a blog, and review frequently asked questions about all three award categories.  

For 2021 applications, interested colleges and universities may contact state higher education authorities, while preschools, elementary and secondary schools, and districts may contact state educational agencies. Schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions are eligible only if nominated by a state authority. State education authorities may contact ED-GRS for more information. The deadline for states to submit nominees to ED his now March 1, 2021.

Project Green Schools is engaging schools in our second year of “Race for the Planet” and we invite you to be part of this new way to engage students, schools and communities in climate action with some of our favorite Eco Leaders; Bill McKibben, Jamie Margolin, Enes Kanter, Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau, Senator Chloe Maxmin, Ovie Mughelli, and others.. Participants will compete in energy and environmental games and challenges held throughout the year focusing on energy, water, waste, and sustainability, to raise funds to support a unique project goal to Green Up Your School/Community. For example, you could host Race for the Planet during Climate Week, Earth Day/Week, Field Day, etc. Learn more and register here. 

Project Green Schools is excited to welcome Marco as our Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellow. Marco joins PGS from his home country of Costa Rica.

YLAI empowers entrepreneurs to strengthen their capacity to launch and advance their entrepreneurial ideas and effectively contribute to social and economic development in their communities.

The Ecological Landscape Alliance (ELA) promotes resilient landscapes that result in healthier soil, cleaner air, cleaner water, increased biodiversity, and more livable communities. All people, in all communities deserve healthy landscapes. Financial means will not be a barrier to accessing ELA’s vital education.

We invite you and your students to attend the March 3 & 4 ELA Conference & Eco-Marketplace conference using ELA’s free scholarship program. No conditions, simply register, use the free coupon code, and attend.

Learn more about the conference and register here. Use this coupon code at checkout: full-scholarship

Teachers! Join Urban Green Lab and EcoRise for an interactive workshop on how to incorporate sustainable living education into your class with free lessons, projects, and classroom grants. Sustainability topics include energy, water, food, solid waste, transportation, and more. Connect with other incredible Nashville-area teachers and make a plan for your school!

Cost: FREE

Who: K-12 Public School Teachers in Davidson and Surrounding Counties

When: February 15, 2021 • 8:00 - 11:00 am

"Data from K-12 schools that reopened for in-person instruction in the fall show little evidence that schools contributed meaningfully to the spread of COVID-19, according to a new article published Tuesday in JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association." Read Full Article.

ActNow is the United Nations campaign for individual action on climate change and sustainability.

Every one of us can help limit global warming and take care of our planet. By changing our habits and making choices that have less harmful effects on the environment, we have the power to confront the climate challenge and build a more sustainable world.

Join the #ActNow movement with this new app and see what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint.

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Looking for engaging, media-rich, free, high-quality, ready-to-use, project-based curriculum and resources to engage your students with storytelling, film, science, and social and environmental justice?

The Redford Stories Project, through The Redford Center in San Francisco, is an environmental storytelling initiative for students, designed to empower educators and youth as changemakers exploring and activating the power of storytelling to impact environmental justice, restoration and repair.

This free program provides flexible, cross-disciplinary curriculum (PDFs, Google slides, media); opportunities to learn with filmmakers & activists; mini- challenges; and support in helping students create and contribute a 90-second film to a youth film showcase and celebration in April 2021.

In partnership with incredible organizations doing work to empower youth and climate solutions, this project is about young people's agency and capacity for vibrant impact and meaningful contribution.

Schedule a FREE Talking Trash & Recycling Presentation. Many people remain confused about what should go in their trash and what should go in their recycling bin. Today more than ever, there is a huge need for more recycling education.

Keep Massachusetts Beautiful’s Talking Trash & Recycling program is an interactive presentation that teaches Massachusetts students and residents about the best ways to manage trash and recyclables at school, home, or work. This program is funded by a grant from MassDEP and is delivered at no cost to you!

The Talking Trash & Recycling program is delivered in about 45 minutes via Zoom (or in person if COVID conditions improve), with 15-30 additional minutes for questions and answers at the end of each session. Please note, a minimum of 20 registrations is required in order to host a presentation.

If you are looking for environmental programming for the upcoming semester or to coincide with Earth Day on April 22, 2021, the Talking Trash & Recycling program is a great good fit.

Please visit website for more information.

Head to the new EPA Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools Webinar Series webpage to find webinars about best ventilation and cleaning practices, intended to help school staff in responding to concerns in their facilities.

Topics Covered on EPA’s Indoor Air and COVID-19 webpage include: