CUSD: Jefferson Elementary Earns 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools Award

Press release from the Carlsbad Unified School District:

April 29, 2020

Jefferson Elementary School was recently recognized as a California Green Ribbon School. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that 25 schools and eight districts earned 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools awards; in San Diego County, Jefferson Elementary was the only public school to be recognized with this distinction. Jefferson was awarded a Gold Level award.

"Congratulations to the honorees," State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said in a statement. "California Green Ribbon Schools expertly use local approaches to tackle global issues such as sustainability and environmental literacy. Students are not only learning and practicing environmental stewardship, but also sharing those sustainable practices with their families and in their communities."

Congratulations to the students, staff, and families at Jefferson for earning this distinction!

For more information:

• California Green Ribbon Selectees - School Facility Design (CA Dept of Education)
• 2020 CA Green Ribbon Schools Award Honorees - Year 2020 (CA Dept of Education)

This press release was produced by the Carlsbad Unified School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.