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Kids working with kids – students working in pairs/groups on green projects or units of study
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Kids teaching kids – students or student groups work with other classes/grades to model or share green lessons and initiatives
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Kids leading kids – students take leadership roles in green activities and/or are represented on the school Green Team or other sustainability clubs
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Kids leading school – students work with adult decision-makers at their school to implement green initiatives
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Other type(s) of student leadership opportunities
Community Service & Service Learning Projects
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Beach clean-ups, park clean-ups, etc. (as safety permits)
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Other habitat restoration projects: plantings at natural area, nonnative plant removal, etc. (as safety permits)
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Green fundraising drives or collection drives (as safety permits) to benefit community or environment
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Virtual environmental community service campaigns or initiatives
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Faculty/staff participation in environmental community service activities
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Ongoing service-learning projects (students research and implement solutions to environmental
needs in community as part of curriculum)
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Other community service/service-learning initiative(s)
Community Partnerships in school Activities
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Guest speakers from local environmental organizations/agencies (virtual or in-person, as permitted)
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Assistance with one-day projects or events (ex. garden workdays, “Green Apple Day of Service” projects, etc.
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Financial support from community partners (monetary or in-kind donations, grants, etc.)
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Mentorship/ongoing guidance provided or received with established projects, clubs, or programs
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Multi-year plans or agreements between school and community-based organizations
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The School principal has been involved in seeking partnerships within the community and in the
execution of this application
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Other kind(s) of community partnership or support