Alameda School Wins Green Ribbon Award from State

ALAMEDA, CA — The Alameda Science and Technology Institute (ASTI) received a prestigious Green Ribbon Award from the California Department of Education on Friday.

The award was accepted by PE teacher Todd Higashi on behalf of the public magnet and early college high school. The ceremony was held in Redondo Beach.

The Green Ribbon Schools program honors schools, school districts, and institutes of higher education for

excellence in resource efficiency, health and wellness, and environmental and sustainability education.

“I am honored and excited to see ASTI win this award,” said Principal Tracy Corbally. “This is the result of years of hard work, visionary thinking, and environmental commitment on the part of our students, staff, and families.”

Principal Corbally expressed gratitude to Chantal Currid, an ASTI parent and member of the Alameda Green Schools Challenge steering committee, who prepared the lengthy and very detailed application for submission last fall.

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“ASTI’s emphasis on sustainability, school climate, and social justice is nothing short of awesome,” said
Superintendent Sean McPhetridge. “I am so grateful to the work of the ASTI community and our partnership with the Peralta Community College District, which has allowed the school to make available courses and volunteer opportunities that help ASTI students grow as both learners and stewards of our environment.”

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