Cambridge Public Schools has been recently nominated by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education as one of three candidates from Massachusetts to be considered for the Green Ribbon Schools Award given by the United States Department of Education. The two other nominees include Hingham High School and Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. The winners will be announced on Earth Day, April 22, 2015.
Kristen von Hoffmann, Sustainability Manager for CPS said, “We are excited to be nominated by the state for this honor. The Facilities Department within the school department including custodial, maintenance, and sustainability staff works in collaboration with many departments and organizations throughout the City of Cambridge, and we are thankful for the partnerships that enable us to accomplish our environmental goals each year.”
The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program recognizes schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions that are 1) reducing environmental impact and costs; 2) improving health and wellness; and 3) teaching environmental education.