By Nicole Langarica

Representatives from the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District traveled to Washington D.C. to accept an award for Suisun Valley K-8’s selection as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. Recognized for its innovative work on environmental sustainability and education, the selection of Suisun Valley honors the school’s work as a model for integrating community service, science and technology education, and hands-on learning.

Hosting over 30 schools and districts, the U.S. Department of Education recognized Suisun Valley and other award recipients at a Washington, D.C. ceremony for their “efforts to cultivate sustainable, healthy facilities, wellness practices, and hands-on, outdoor, environmental learning”.

Source: Press Release: Fairfield-Suisun Unified Schoool District Recognized in Washington, D.C.