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2016 National Green Ribbon Selectees

A list of the 2016 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools and Districts selectees.

U.S. Department of Education Highlights from the 2016 Honorees External link opens in new window or tab. (DOC)

U.S. Department of Education Selectees from California

Bay Farm School
In pursuit of zero waste.

Bishop O'Dowd High School
First full-time high school sustainability director in Northern California.

Los Angeles Unified School District
Large district exemplifies urban sustainability.

Manhattan Beach Unified School District
Grassroots sustainability organizing blossoms into districtwide change.

San Francisco Unified School District
Coordinated efforts in environmental education for more than 40 Years.

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