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Data Schools, Districts, and Postsecondary Institutions Honored as 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
                                                          Archived InformationSchools, Districts, and Postsecondary Institutions Honored as 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools
Award announced on Earth Day recognizes efforts to reduce environmental impact and energy costs, improve health and wellness, offer effective sustainability education
April 22, 2022
**Contact:** Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov
The U.S. Department of Education today on Earth Day announced the 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees.
Across the country, 27 schools, five districts, and four postsecondary institutions are being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education.
In addition, one state education official is annually recognized. This year, it is Jon Long, school architect with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, who is being saluted for his efforts to advance school sustainability.
"This year's U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools honorees have raised the bar for sustainability, healthy and safe school environments, and hands-on learning experiences that connect students of all ages to the world around them," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. "As we recover from a pandemic that highlighted the need to modernize school infrastructure, improve ventilation, and create versatile indoor and outdoor learning spaces, we have an opportunity to invest in sustainable practices that enhance student learning, health, and well-being. At the Department of Education, I'm proud that we're proposing to establish a new Office of Infrastructure and Sustainability to support state and local leaders on these efforts, and that we have named a Special Advisor to this vital work."
The honorees were named from a pool of candidates nominated by 19 states. The list of all selected schools, districts, colleges, and universities, as well as their nomination packages, can be found here. A report with highlights on the 36 honorees can be found here. More information on the federal recognition award can be found here. Resources for all schools to move toward the three Pillars can be found here.
To advance sustainable schools throughout the nation, the Administration's Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure includes investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and American Rescue Plan (ARP), such as a $500 million grant program to improve the energy efficiency of school facilities; a $5 billion Clean School Bus Program to support electric school bus acquisition; and funding for lead in water testing and remediation.
In addition, the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief program and State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds have provided over $470 billion to states and districts to help schools stay open, including through improvements to building systems that reduce energy costs and support healthy environments, as well as by providing engaging outdoor classroom spaces.
Most recently, the Education Department proposed an Office of Infrastructure and Sustainability and a National Clearinghouse on School Infrastructure and Sustainability as part of the President's Fiscal Year 2023 budget request to support schools in creating safe, healthy, and sustainable 21st century learning environments.
Following is the list of 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees:
CA – Anaheim – **Katella High School**, Category: School.
  CA – Atwater – **Merced Union High School District**, Category: District.
  CA – Fairfield – **Suisun Valley K-8 School**, Category: School.
  CA – La Mesa – **St. Martin of Tours Academy**, Category: School.
  CA – Livermore – **Altamont Creek Elementary School**, Category: School.
  CT – North Windham – **Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy**, Category: School.
  DC – Washington – **G. Whittier Elementary School**, Category: School.
  DC – Washington – **American University**, Category: Postsecondary Institution.
  FL – Orlando – **Millennia Gardens Elementary School**, Category: School.
  IL – Chicago – **Urban Prairie Waldorf School**, Category: School.
  IL – Downers Grove – **Community High School District 99**, Category: District.
  IL – Evanston – **Northwestern University**, Category: Postsecondary Institution.
  KY – Lexington – **Cassidy Elementary School**, Category: School.
  KY – Louisville – **Ascension School**, Category: School.
  LA – Baton Rouge – **Villa Del Rey Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet School**, Category: School.
  LA – New Orleans – **Academy of the Sacred Heart**, Category: School.
  LA – Shreveport – **Caddo Parish Magnet High School**, Category: School.
  MD – Oakland – **Crellin Elementary School**, Category: School.
  MO – Louis – **Principia School**, Category: School.
  MO – University City – **The School District of University City**, Category: District.
  NJ – Jackson – **Elms Elementary School**, Category: School.
  OH – Shaker Heights – **Dominic School**, Category: School.
  OR – Salem – **Queen of Peace Catholic School**, Category: School.
  PA – Royersford – **Spring-Ford School District**, Category: District.
  PA – Shippensburg – **Shippensburg University**, Category: Postsecondary Institution.
  RI – Lincoln – **Lincoln High School**, Category: School.
  VA – Richmond – **John B. Cary Elementary School**, Category: School.
  VA – Richmond – **Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts**, Category: School.
  WA – Bellingham – **Bellingham School District No. 501**, Category: District.
  WA – La Center – **La Center High School**, Category: School.
  WI – Cambridge – **Cambridge Elementary**, Category: School.
  WI – Milwaukee – **E. Burdick School**, Category: School.
  WI – Milwaukee – **Golda Meir School**, Category: School.
  WI – Milwaukee – **Escuela Verde**, Category: School.
  WI – Oshkosh – **University of Wisconsin Oshkosh**, Category: Postsecondary Institution.
  WI – Washington Island – **Washington Island School**, Category: School.
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