Benefits for Students, Staff and Schools

Benefits for students, staff, and schools participating in the Program include:

Education about how campus operations and daily choices affect the environment
Expanded opportunities for meeting State learning goals
Reduced environmental and carbon footprint
Potentially enhanced learning and higher test scores through participation in active environmental education, as suggested by recent research
Possibly reduced short term and/or long term operating and utility costs (supports the OSPI Sustainable Schools goals)
Opportunities for students to develop leadership as well as research and project management skills
Access to greater understanding of societal and environmental issues through hands-on experience
Healthier indoor learning environments through reduction or elimination of chemicals
Increased student ownership and pride of school
Opportunities for community service and senior culminating projects
Varied learning activities that accommodate diverse learners
Increased confidence in making a difference