SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today commended three California schools and one school district honored by the U.S. Department of Education with its third annual Green Ribbon Schools award.

Californias 2014 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools are: Encinitas Union School District, Encinitas, San Diego County; Lowell Elementary School, Long Beach, Los Angeles County; Mark Twain Elementary School, Long Beach, Los Angeles County; and San Domenico School, San Anselmo, Marin County.

“I applaud these schools and district for their excellence in sustainability education, health and wellness, and environmental stewardship,” Torlakson said. “Each of these Green Ribbon Schools is preparing Californias students to be active, innovative, and caring adults.”

via Californias National Green Ribbon Schools – Year 2014 CA Dept of Education.