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2023 National Green Ribbon Selectees

This page contains information regarding the 2023 national green ribbon schools selectees.

U.S. Department of Education Selectees from California

Bellarmine College Preparatory
New Ecologically-focused Construction and Sustainability Mission Lead to an Overall Culture Change

Jefferson Elementary School
Environmental Literacy Builds on Biliteracy

Moreno Valley Unified School District
Energy Manager Helps District Coordinate Its Sustainability Efforts

Redwood High School
“Redwood Goes Green,” School Remodel Precipitates Complete Program Transformation

Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School
Project-Based Learning Gives Students Agency in Sustainable School Practices

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 California Green Ribbon Schools Award Honorees

Questions:   California Green Ribbon Schools | GREENRIBBONSCHOOLS@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-2470
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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