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Eco-Schools(R) 

Program

"The progress of our island will depend on whether out students are well educated" - OPAS

Eco-Schools is an international program that helps schools to integrate sustainability and environmental education into their educational and management models, thus changing attitudes among society. By means of a seven-step program, it takes learning beyond the classroom, spreading knowledge and attitudes of social and environmental responsibility among its participants. It shows children and young people how to identify, analyze and solve environmental and social problems in order to promote sustainable development in their school, community and country.

With the help of this program, children and young people acquire new knowledge and develop their leadership skills as they take individual decisions and actions on a daily basis in their schools. Each student’s immediate family also sees the benefits of the education and training that the student receives and shares. The execution of the methodology also motivates them to win the award for their school and earn the prestige that comes with receiving the “Green Flag”.

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Eco Schools is a program that:

  • Combines practical experiences with learning.

  • Develops a sense of responsibility among students and school staff.

  • Involves students in socio-environmental matters.

  • Strengthens teachers’ skills in eco-pedagogy.

  • Enables schools to become sustainable.

  • Includes the local community.

Awarded Green Flag Schools 2025–2026

We proudly congratulate the 12 Eco-Schools that have earned the international Green Flag distinction, recognizing their ongoing commitment to environmental education and school sustainability:

  1. Colegio Nuestra Señora del Carmen

  2. Colegio San José

  3. Family Christian Academy

  4. Escuela Alianza del Deporte

  5. Escuela Montessori Guillermo Riefkohl

  6. The School of San Juan

  7. Escuela Especializada en Ballet Julián E. Blanco

  8. Escuela Especializada en Matemáticas, Ciencias y Tecnología

  9. Escuela Josefita Monserrate de Sellés

  10. Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola

  11. Colegio Puertorriqueño de Niñas

  12. Escuela Nueva Brígida Álvarez Rodríguez

These institutions have demonstrated environmental leadership, active participation from their school communities, and compliance with the program’s seven methodological steps. Their dedication significantly contributes to shaping citizens committed to a more sustainable future for Puerto Rico.

EJ4Climate Grant:                 

Resilient Schools Consortium (RiSC)


We were recently awarded the EJ4Climate grant by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation to adapt a climate change and resilience curriculum in schools provided by the Wildlife Federation. Two Eco Schools in Loíza, Jesusa Vizcarrondo and Belén Blanco, will be part of this process in which capacities will be created to identify risks and develop resilience and adaptation to environmental risks.

Help us reach more schools!

 
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Contáctanos a:

Sra. Angela Ferrá

Coordinadora

 

ecoescuelas@opaspr.org

787-230-7802 ext.2

Learn more about our

Eco-Schools

Resilient Eco-Schools PR/ Hilary Clinton Foundation

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Eco-Schools in

Puerto Rico

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Eco-Schools

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