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Sustainable Schools Summit ~ Friday, November 2nd, 2012 ~ 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Rhode Island College REGISTER NOW!
Calling all Educators, Students, Principals, Superintendents, Facilities Managers, Parents, Green Teams, and Community Members:	This is a GREEN event! The electricity used during this event is matched with clean, local wind power thanks toPeople's Power and Light. LEARN ABOUT: Green Ribbon Schools Teaching about climate change School as a Tool Energy efficiency and conservation Renewable energy systems Low/No cost steps Funding and programmatic resources Maximum recycling Non-toxic cleaning products Healthy, local food systems School gardens Curricula and activities Environmental education and environmental literacy Enhancing indoor air quality for better learning Sustainable transportation School green teams and action plans GETTING THERE: Parking is available in Parking Lot J or take RIPTA bus line #55 Interested in EXHIBITING at the Sustainable Schools Summit? Also, check out TechniArt, Inc.’s Energy Saving Lighting Fair sponsored by National Grid where you can purchase a variety of high quality energy-efficient lighting products at deep discounts from ENERGY STAR® certified vendors. Don’t miss the great “Combo Special” that includes 12 CFLs, 1 floor lamp (bulb included) and 2 LED sensor night lights, all for $10! The regular retail price is $120!
Workshops providing hands-on resources and sharing best practices include: Shannon Donovan, former RI Teacher of the Year Green Ribbon Schools program information and resources Susan Ring, noted children’s author MET School Green Team OSEEC environmental literacy initiative in Central Falls See all Workshop Descriptions and Presenter Bios Scheduled speakers include: The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse Marion Gold, Administrator, Office of Energy Resources Curt Spalding, EPA Region 1 Administrator David Abbott, Acting Commissioner, RI Dept. of Education Welcoming Remarks by Nancy Carriuolo, President, RI College Check out the Agenda HERE!