Testimonials

"When the New York City Department of Education adopted its ambitious sustainability agenda, we needed to make a strong public statement about the importance of climate stewardship. Joining the Green Schools Alliance showed clearly that New York City schools were committed at the highest level to facing our environmental challenges. The fact that GSA was created by schools and for schools made it the logical partner for recognizing our unique position as educators in this effort. As the first public school system to join the GSA, I am so excited to consider our colleagues joining us in a collective force for positive change."

"Linking with GSA has added valuable leverage to the UNIS Green effort. We've gained momentum thanks to the resources and expertise within GSA. And the power of making the pledge now holds us to this worthwhile commitment."

"'Going green' means so many things to different people, and despite our genuine commitment to sustainability, we were having difficulty focusing our efforts. Working with GSA has allowed us to find a community of like-minded schools and set challenging, but reasonable,goals. GSA's suggested benchmarks lend credibility to our efforts with our parents and board and help us hold ourselves accountable."

"Our association with the GSA has provided us with valuable resources and expertise, helping us to drive our green initiatives forward with confidence and the knowledge that we are part of a growing, and important, collective."

"Our connection with the GSA has helped energize and focus a nascent sustainability effort at North Shore Country Day School. We have been undertaking sporadic, disjointed efforts at environmental stewardship & sustainability for many years…Armed with information obtained through the GSA, I believe our school will now be able to develop concrete metrics and objectives for the energy conservation/carbon footprint portion of our plan.…I think the GSA, as an environmental forum for schools, will become a critical resource for all of us as we work to move the environmental sustainability needle 'measurably' forward."

"NAIS is pleased to work with the Green Schools Alliance to help schools become greener. We encourage all independent schools to support the goals of the GSA and to make a commitment to greater environmental sustainability, such as the GSA pledge."

"The Colorado Springs School is excited about this opportunity to be part of this venture and look forward to experiencing a new attitude for our campus."

"GSA is all about helping your school become a global climate leader; consider signing the GSA K-12 Climate Commitment and joining a growing list of independent schools from across the country that are making sustainable, energy-smart solutions a priority. NAIS is a GSA founding partner."