CT Green LEAF Schools
Welcome to Connecticut's Green LEAF Schools program!
We are deeply committed to making it easier for Connecticut’s public and private K-12 institutions (Early Childhood Education coming soon!) to plant, nurture and grow the seeds of environmental literacy in a way that builds more sustainable and just communities.
You might be thinking...
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I just want to get my students outside more often!
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We know we can and should be doing more with environmental education.
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How can we fit climate change education into our school day?
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Can we do something about our school food waste?
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What is the best way to connect kids and food?
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How do we get started reducing our school's carbon footprint?
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What can we do about air quality?
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Do we need a Green Team? How do we start one?
Become a CT Green LEAF School
The CT Green LEAF Schools program will meet you where you're at with tools, resources, and a network of educators to help you set and track environmental, health, and sustainability education goals.
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How does it work?
CT Green LEAF Schools strive to make progress across three pillars:
What will this look like at my school?
Every school is different and there are so many ways to get started. For example:
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Implement a garden-based lesson inside or outside the classroom
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Set up a sorting station to recycle plastics, cartons, or even food in the cafeteria
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Examine the air quality in the school building and on school grounds
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Build awareness around your school's energy footprint and identify ways to reduce it
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Connect the classroom to the community by tackling real-world challenges
Ready to join?
Our Enrollment Form is the only thing required to become a CT Green LEAF School
We encourage you to check out the many helpful links and resources on this website.
For inquiries about the CT Green LEAF Schools listserv, please email listserv@coeea.org
Green Leaf Ribbon Cutting at North Stratfield Elementary!
In December 2022, North Stratfield Elementary joined three other public schools in Fairfield and officially became a certified Connecticut Green LEAF School. Congratulations! We're excited for the journey ahead! Find more information here.
