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Facts about Green Schools Campaign

With BC-CNS-School Greening

By Cronkite News Service

Here are key facts about the Green Schools Campaign:

_ Sponsor: Earth Day Network, a Washington-based environmental-awareness group that coordinates events for the annual Earth Day observance.
_ Goal: Help all U.S. schools adopt sustainable practices in terms of facilities, curriculum and food.
_ To Date: Some schools in Los Angeles, New Orleans and Washington, D.C., have had green makeovers. William R. Sullivan Elementary is the first school in Arizona selected to participate.
_ More Information: www.earthday.net/greenschools