The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Awards honor schools that are leading the way in reducing environmental impact, promoting health, and ensuring a high-quality environmental education programming.

Two Minnesota schools and one college received the 2017 award:

• Bemidji State University

• Edgewood School & La ola del lago, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

• Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School, West St. Paul – Mendota Heights – Eagan Schools

The application promotes a self-examination of sustainability practices and the opportunity to set goals for future efforts.

The application for the 2018 award will be available in September and due in late December.

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