The mission of the D.C. Schoolyard Greening Consortium is to increase and improve schoolyard green spaces to promote ecological literacy and environmental stewardship among students, teachers, parents and the surrounding community.

Schoolyard Greening Principles:

• Create outdoor learning landscapes that provide clean and safe green spaces for learning, play and reflection year-round.
• Align outdoor learning with DCPS Teaching & Learning Standards and curriculum.
• Document and evaluate the schoolyard greening process to demonstrate the value of outdoor learning spaces and to influence their inclusion in city master planning.
• Encourage environmental stewardship and site "ownership" by multiple-users including students, teachers, staff, and community members.
• Utilize design principles and materials that positively impact the urban ecosystem and its local watershed.