New Castle County is giving away money to schools whose students pledge to adopt environmentally-friendly practices. (Pexels)

New Castle schools could win money for environmental pledges

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Thirty New Castle County schools will split $15,000 in cash prizes as part of an environmentally-friendly initiative. Wednesday, county executive Matt Meyer announced the return of the “Great Schools, Clean Streams” campaign, in which participants assign their pledge to the school of their choice in the county.  The five pledges are: Scoop the poop –  Picking up after a pet …