Center for Green Schools
The annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole-school sustainability.
Research/Report
M. Pilar Botana Martinez, Priam Dinesh Vyas, Katherine H. Walsh, Lauren Main, Lauren Bolton, Yirong Yuan, Masanao Yajima, M. Patricia Fabian
This study analyzes heat exposure in over 3,600 classrooms across 125 Northeastern U.S. schools during summer 2023. Findings highlight the variability in indoor temperatures and the importance of cooling access, advocating for continuous monitoring to improve climate resilience and student comfort.
Research/Report
Beverly Ge, Koen Tieskens, Priam Vyas, Maria Pilar Botana Martinez, Yirong Yuan, Katherine H. Walsh, Lauren Main, Lauren Bolton, Masanao Yajima, Maria Patricia Fabian
This study shows how real-time indoor air quality monitoring can help schools improve air quality and health. Analyzing CO₂ data from 125 Boston schools during 2022-2023, researchers identified patterns, created visualizations, and highlighted classrooms needing attention.
Maryland
WYPR.org - July 10, 2025
Nearly twenty years ago, Baltimore City schools shut off the majority of its drinking fountains to eliminate the risk of lead poisoning — instead opting to use five-gallon water jugs. That switch has caused a lot of relief, but it also comes with a new set of issues. Baltimore Teachers Union Treasurer Zach Taylor says…
Massachusetts
New England Public Media - July 4, 2025
A Springfield elementary school will receive $5 million in ventilation upgrades as part of a state grant program. The Glickman School in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood is the latest of about a dozen across the city to receive, or are slated to receive, a modern HVAC system in recent years. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno said…
Iowa
Storm Lake Radio - July 3, 2025
The Iowa Department of Education today awarded over $2 million in competitive grants to eight school districts to establish therapeutic classrooms for learners whose emotional or behavioral needs impact their ability to be successful in their learning environment. Two area schools will receive grants: Cherokee Community School District and Spencer Community School District. According to…
National
Facility Executive - June 2, 2025
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month is in May, and it presents a timely opportunity to consider the factors that influence asthma, which is one of the most common chronic diseases among children. Nearly five million American kids live with asthma today—a figure that has increased by 160% since 1980—and, according to the Asthma and Allergy…
Resource Hub
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This website offers a range of resources to help school stakeholders understand and take action on indoor air quality issues.
Resource Hub
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, New Buildings Institute
The Efficient and Healthy Schools Program offers customized support for K-12 schools and districts, helping them build capacity to enhance energy efficiency and create a better learning environment.
Guide/Tool
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This website provides technical guidance on improving indoor air quality in schools and buildings during wildfire events through ventilation and filtration strategies.