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The Grauer School Awarded Silver in California Green Ribbon Schools
Silver accolades are all over the place for Encinitas independent secondary school, The Grauer School in 2016 as it is honored with the Silv
Alameda, Ca March 2, 2016---Silver accolades are all over the place for Encinitas independent secondary school, The Grauer School in 2016 as it is honored with the Silver Green Ribbon Schools award during its Silver (25th) Anniversary year. The U.S. Department of Education created its Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) recognition program to honor schools that conserve resources while promoting health and environmental literacy. The announcement of The Grauer School’s Silver award recognition came at a news conference led by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson who was joined by Dr. Ron Reynolds, Executive Director of the California Association of Private School Organizations (CAPSO).
"I commend these schools and districts for reducing their environmental footprints and engaging students using sustainability and the environment as the context for learning," Torlakson said. "Their efforts are helping to build healthier, more resilient communities and a more prosperous California."
Green Ribbon Schools demonstrate exemplary achievement in three "pillars." Pillar I: reduce environmental impact and costs; Pillar II: improve the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff; and Pillar III: provide effective environmental education that teaches many disciplines and is especially good at effectively incorporating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, civic skills, and green career pathways.
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Comments Dr. Stuart Grauer, Head of School and author of the acclaimed “Fearless Teaching," “We’re taking a look at what our work is going to look like seven generations from now. Our goal is to prepare ourselves and our students, and in a sense the children of our students, for the future – not the past.”
The California Green Ribbon Schools recognition award uses the applications submitted for nomination to ED-GRS to recognize schools and school districts for environmental excellence. Private school awards are conferred by CAPSO.
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About The Grauer School
The Grauer School, founded in 1991, is a grades 7-12 independent, college preparatory school located in Encinitas, California. The school is accredited by WASC and NAIS, and serves as a successful educational model for hundreds of private schools around the world through the Small Schools Coalition (SSC), established by Dr. Stuart Grauer in 2011. To learn more about The Grauer School, visit www.grauerschool.com or call 760/944-6777.
