Updates and Resources

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Clean Air in Buildings Challenge for Schools

The Clean Air in Buildings Challenge for Schools course, co-developed by the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program, Center for Green Schools, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), equips school…
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Helping Schools Make the Most of Elective Pay: A Playbook for State Leaders

Helping Schools Make The Most of Elective Pay: A Playbook for State Leaders - developed by UndauntedK12 in partnership with NCSI - outlines the opportunity, actions, and clear steps that…
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NASEO report and webinar: Energy Efficient and Healthy K-12 Public School Facilities

In September 2024, the National Association of State Energy Officials released a new publication, Energy Efficient and Healthy K-12 Public School Facilities: Opportunities for State Energy Offices and State Education…
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State Law Limits Indoor Heat

In June 2024, New York State set a maximum allowable indoor temperature for public school buildings and mandated action to mitigate impacts when a school is nearing the limit. The…
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Teachers Talk About Heat

A searing report from the New York State United Teachers features both research and personal testimony from more than 1,000 teachers about the impacts of extreme heat in their classrooms.…