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California Regional Environmental
Education Community
California Department of Education,
STEM Office
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Region 8 Newsletter
March 2015
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California Green Ribbon Schools Award Nominees Announced
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson nominated four California schools and a school district to compete in the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools recognition program, which honors schools that excel in energy conservation and environmental education. They are:
- El Monte Union High School District, El Monte, Los Angeles County.
- Los Cerritos Elementary School, Long Beach, Los Angeles County.
- Carmel Middle School, Carmel, Monterey County.
- Susan Miller Dorsey High School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County.
- Marin Country Day School (private), Corte Madera, Marin County.
Green Ribbon Schools demonstrate exemplary achievement in three "pillars:" Pillar I: reduce environmental impact and costs; Pillar II: improve the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff; and Pillar III: provide effective environmental and sustainability literacy, incorporating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education (STEM), civic skills, and green career pathways.
The California Green Ribbon Schools recognition award uses the applications submitted for nomination to the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program to recognize schools and school districts across the state for environmental excellence. Private school awards are conferred by the California Association of Private School Organizations. Additional Awardees for California schools who received Bronze, Silver and Gold points were also awarded. More about this on our CREEC website News link or read the CDE February 20, 2015 News Release.
For more information on Green Schools, including curriculum resources, go to the Region 8 homepage on the CREEC website at the bottom of the page to download a list of Green School Curriculum resources, or download Green School Curriculum Resources.
- Teresa "Tree" Lees, CREEC Coordinator, Region 8
teresa@creec.org
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The new Living Schoolyard Resolution (ACR-128) established an annual, statewide celebration of school grounds to be held each year in May. . .
Read more about Living Schoolyard Month (PDF)
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Phillips 66 and the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project provide teacher trainings in exciting energy curriculum. . .
Read more about the NEED Project Training (PDF)
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Learn about local water issues, involve students to solve them, meet local professionals, teachers and experts. . .
Read more about the Wonderful Watersheds Teacher Training
(PDF)
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Local Earth Day Events in April
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Farm to School Conference May 4-6 at Asilomar
The first ever California Farm to School Conference will bring together Farm to School stakeholders from all regions, and from a broad cross-section of school foodservice, educators, parents, farmers, distributors, and government and nonprofit allies. The conference will span three days, including one day of tours and a short course, and we'll also have a fun and delicious Taste of Farm to School Reception catered by the heroes of the California Farm to School movement. |
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Disclaimer: These professional learning opportunities and resources are intended merely to provide access to information. The California Department of Education (CDE) has not reviewed these opportunities or resources for effectiveness or alignment with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). CDE does not warrant or guarantee the effectiveness or results of any opportunity or resource that may be made available through this communication network. The inclusion of an opportunity or resource is neither an endorsement nor recommendation by CDE. Please excuse formatting errors that may result from the software application used to distribute this newsletter.
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The California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network is an educational project supported by the California Department of Education in collaboration with state, regional and local partners. Its expansive communication network provides educators with access to high-quality educational resources to enhance the environmental literacy of California Students.
Region 8 CREEC Network is supported by the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Teresa "Tree" Lees tlees@slocoe.org 805-782-7265 STEM Office, California Dept. of Education, 1430 N Street, Suite 4309, Sacramento, CA 95814
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