06/04/2026
🌿 Project Green Schools Day at the Rhode Island State House 🌿
What an incredible day of youth leadership, environmental action, and civic engagement!
Thank you to Congressman Gabe Amo, Speaker Christopher Blazejewski, Stacy Custer, Representative Terri Cortvriend, and Jack & Susan Groh for helping inspire and empower the next generation of environmental leaders.
A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Embolden Environmental, for making this memorable day possible.
Students explored solutions to plastic pollution through mock legislative sessions focused on microplastics, single-use plastics, black plastics, and artificial turf. A special thank you to the students of The Compass School for their powerful climate skit performance.
We were also honored to host Rhode Island’s first-ever induction ceremony into the National Green Schools Society—the only honor society for the environmental student. The ceremony was led by Joseph da Silva, PhD, of the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, celebrating students whose leadership and service are helping create healthier schools and communities.
A highlight of the day was the presentation of the Project Green Schools Lifetime Achievement Award to Alex Edelmann. Presented by Congressman Amo and Project Green Schools, the award recognizes her extraordinary leadership and lasting contributions to environmental and experiential education.
Thank you to the students, educators, families, and partners who joined us as we celebrated student voice, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement.
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