Federal Education Official Pays Visit to Acton-Boxborough

Acting Assistant Secretary Michael Yudin visited Acton-Boxborough Regional High School on May 2, paying tribute to the school districts as a 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Awardee.

The Acton districts were saluted for their exemplary efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, promote better health, and ensure effective environmental education, including civics, STEM and green career pathways.

Yudin observed an Advanced Placement Environmental Science class at Acton-Boxborough, then took a tour of the school while accompanied by students from the Resource Force program and Recycling Club.

Yudin concluded his visit with a discussion and reception in an outdoor classroom where he heard Superintendent Stephen Mills and other district and school officials about their efforts which led to the Green Ribbon honor.

Yudin heads the Education Department's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which includes programs aimed at improving results and outcomes for the nation's infants, toddlers, children and adults with disabilities.