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2019 National Green Ribbon Selectees

This page contains the 2019 national green ribbon schools selectees.

U.S. Department of Education Highlights from the 2019 Honorees External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF)

U.S. Department of Education Selectees from California

Carrisa Plains Elementary School
A net-positive solar powered rural school.

Eagle Rock Elementary School
An environmental manifesto: Mission to Mars.

Quail Lake Environmental Charter
New methods “spork” learning and innovation.

Rialto Unified School District
Environmental issues inspire students to think globally and act locally.

St. James Academy
A holistic and spiritual approach to education and caring for community and nature.

News Releases

March 27, 2019: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Congratulates California Green Ribbon Schools Award Winners

Questions:   George Garcia | GREENRIBBONSCHOOLS@cde.ca.gov | 916-322-0310
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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