FW: Exciting Changes at OGS!
ami...@willamettewatershed.com
Thought people might be interested in this. If you've been working toward Green School certification, things are changing!
Rachel Kirby
"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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From: Oregon Green Schools <sch...@newbuildings.org>
To: Rachel Kirby <rachel...@comcast.net>
Date: 12/17/2024 2:18 PM PST
Subject: Exciting Changes at OGS!
OGS is shifting from a certification model to a student stipend model.
EXCITING CHANGES AT OGS!
Oregon Green Schools is excited to announce two major changes:
- We’re shifting from a certification model to a student stipend model. We’re still supporting green schools and students, just in a different, more impactful, and equitable way!
- We’re moving to New Buildings Institute (NBI). NBI is a Portland-based nonprofit that works to move buildings to zero energy and zero emissions. We’ll no longer be a standalone nonprofit, but will be a program housed under the NBI umbrella within the Schools Initiative that has an aligned mission and vision.
KEY DETAILS
More information about the transition can be found here.
Highlights include:
- Student Stipend Program: Details are still being ironed out, but students will apply to receive stipends for completing green projects at their schools. An OGS advisory group will review and approve applications. Look for the newly-launched OGS student stipend program in the coming year!
- Oregon Green School Certification: NBI will continue to make the certification materials available on its website, but will not be actively certifying schools. Districts, local governments, nonprofits, and like-minded organizations can adopt their own certification program using OGS’ certification toolkit. This toolkit includes templates and resources to create your own program and certify as an Oregon Green School.
- Regional Coordinator Network: NBI will continue to maintain the regional coordinator network. Meetings will be quarterly and all interested in supporting Oregon schools in their sustainability journey are welcome! To join the calendar invite or find out more, please email sch...@newbuildings.org.
KEEP IN TOUCH!
Our website will stay the same, but our new contact email is sch...@newbuildings.org.
We’re actively seeking donations, financial sponsorship, and those to help us spread the word about the new student stipend program.
Reach out to us to get involved or find out more!
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