Excellent resource from USGBC that recognizes ➡️ventilation ➡️filtration ➡️IAQ monitoring as key components of "Preparing Schools for Climate Resiliency." 🔥☀️🌧️ h/t UndauntedK12 usgbc.org/resources/prep…

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Bronze Award Honoree, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary reduces heat with shade umbrellas and mulch in its Garden. Students lead outdoor learning, from watering gardens to creating on chalkboards and exploring the sensory garden or playing jumbo chess.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Gold Award Honoree, Santa Cruz COE leads by example with solar energy, hybrid vehicles, and green policies. Students grow food in school gardens and explore careers in aquaculture, green construction, and sustainable agriculture through hands-on CTE.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Bronze Award Honoree, Adolfo Camarillo High School blends hands-on agricultural education with eco-conscious practices. Students learn in gardens, under trees, and through local environmental science projects that build real-world sustainability skills.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Silver Award Honoree, Cal Staff's new solar array now powers 60% of the school’s energy needs. Students enjoy fresh, local meals daily and explore the nature, climate, and stewardship, taking pride in their role as proud Ocean Guardians.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Gold Award Honoree, Ysabel Barnett Elementary blends STEAM and sustainability with 100 campus trees, new shade structures, and two vibrant gardens. Students explore ecosystems, grow food, and learn through hands-on, problem-based lessons outdoors.

Angelenos of all ages showed up for Community Climate Action Day in L.A.—planting trees, restoring spaces, & proving real climate action starts with community. 🌱 Part of Climate Action Counts, these events turn service into momentum for lasting change. CACommunityActionDay.com

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Silver Award Honoree, Mary Collins School uses 85% native, drought-tolerant plants to create a thriving habitat and conserve water. The beloved school garden and outdoor spaces support hands-on, systems-based environmental learning for all students.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Bronze Award Honoree, Hueneme High School promotes sustainability through cafeteria trash sorting, Farm-to-School partnerships with local farmers, and student-led projects like a native plant memorial garden and irrigation upgrades.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Silver Award Honoree, Anaheim UHD has transformed 14 of 19 campuses with gardens, from a 2.5-acre organic farm to Zen gardens. Porous pavers replace black tops to reduce heat. Students engage in hands-on environmental science and civic action projects.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Bronze Award Honoree, Mission San Jose Elementary integrates sustainability into daily life through composting, student-led waste sorting, and energy conservation education. Outdoor learning flourishes through its Green Schoolyard and Nature Trail.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Silver Award Honoree, Portola HS promotes biodiversity with native landscaping and outdoor learning. Students explore green tech through its Gardening for Good club and engineering projects on solar energy and hydrogen fusion cells.

#CAGreenRibbon School Bronze Award Honoree, Channel Islands HS boosts sustainability with “cool turf” that cuts water use and heat. Students explore environmental science through AP and college-prep courses, as well as CTE pathways in Forestry and Natural Resources.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Silver Award Honoree, Charlotte N. Werner Elementary’s Carbon Sequestration Forest reduces emissions and supports student wellness. With gardens, an outdoor classroom, and hands-on green learning, CWES leads in sustainability and care.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Silver Award Honoree, Oliveira Elementary reports that 77% of its students use the refillable water station, reducing plastic waste. From chick hatching to wind turbine models, students lead in STEM, sustainability, and kindness-driven community service.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Silver Award Honoree, Dollahan Elementary blends outdoor learning with sustainability. Students harvest from a campus citrus orchard, engage in eco-science labs, and stay active with daily outdoor fitness and games.

#CAGreenRibbon Schools Gold Award Honoree, Garcia Elem School is tackling heat and pollution with cool roofs and an idle-free policy, while students lead green efforts through recycling, composting, and environmental learning.

Secure school campuses with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design #CPTED. This two-page CA Department of Education fact sheet highlights principles that can be used to increase the safety of existing schools and the design of new schools. cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/bestprac… #NationalSafetyMonth

The California Green Ribbon Schools Award Application Interest Survey opens tomorrow, Tuesday, June 17 at 12 PM (noon)! Interested applicants can complete the survey to request the application at: cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/greenrib…

Let the sunshine in!🌞Outdoor Learning Environments guidance from CA Department of Education assists schools with planning and designing outdoor learning spaces that foster hands-on learning and improve student health and achievement. cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/outdoorl…