NYC Department of Education Launches Green Initiatives Website

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The New York City Department of Education (DOE) has launched a new website to promote green initiatives in city schools, providing educational resources and tools to help students, teachers, and families reduce their environmental impact. The website offers a variety of materials, including a "green curriculum" with topics such as energy conservation, recycling, and ecology. The initiative is part of the city's PlaNYC goal to reduce energy usage by at least 30 percent by 2017. The new website also links to resources from national organizations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Green Schools Alliance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NYC DOE has launched a new website to promote green initiatives in city schools, providing educational resources and tools for students, teachers, and families.
  • The website offers a "green curriculum" with topics including energy conservation, recycling, and ecology.
  • The initiative is part of the city's PlaNYC goal to reduce energy usage by at least 30 percent by 2017.
  • The website links to resources from national organizations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Green Schools Alliance.
  • Ozgem Ornektekin, the Department's first-ever sustainability director, will lead efforts to meet the PlaNYC goal of reducing energy usage at least 30 percent by 2017.
  • The website was developed by the Department of Education's Division of School Facilities (DSF) and the Department of Education's Office of Instructional and Information Technology.
  • The city's Departments of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Parks and Recreation, and Sanitation provided information to help schools get involved with sustainability efforts.
  • The website can be viewed at http://schools.nyc.gov/sustainability.

Statistics:

  • 25% of the energy used in New York City public facilities is consumed by the public school system.
  • The city aim to reduce energy usage by at least 30% by 2017.
  • 1.1 million school children in NYC will be impacted by the city's green initiative.

Sources:

  • NYC Department of Education (DOE)
  • NYC Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • Green Schools Alliance
  • Parsons Brinckerhoff
  • AECOM Technology Corp
  • University of Denver
  • Department of Education's Division of School Facilities (DSF)
  • Department of Education's Office of Instructional and Information Technology