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.
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.
Research/Report
Yirong Yuan, Masanao Yajima, Jinho Lee, Katherine H. Walsh, Brenden Tong, Lauren Main, Lauren Bolton, M. Patricia Fabian
In this study, the authors use end-of-day CO₂ data from commercial sensors to estimate classroom air exchange rates (AER). Analyzing data from over 3,200 sensors in 125 schools, the approach automates AER calculations efficiently, enabling large-scale monitoring of indoor air quality across districts.
Article
American Lung Association
This resource emphasizes the impact of indoor air quality on student health and learning, offering strategies for schools to maintain clean air.
Guide/Tool
American Lung Association
The Clean Air at School resource hub by the American Lung Association offers a comprehensive suite of tools and guidance to help K–12 schools improve indoor air quality (IAQ).
Case Study/Exemplar
BPS IAQ Management Team
The Boston Public Schools Facilities Management plan ensures buildings are welcoming, safe, and clean by overseeing repairs, security, and maintenance of 125 schools and other administrative sites. It emphasizes indoor air quality (IAQ) to promote health, safety, and optimal learning environments.
New Hampshire
Daily Hampshire Gazette - April 16, 2025
Professional mold remediation in the music and instrument storage rooms during April vacation, along with recent roof repairs and replacement of HVAC air filters, are among steps being taken to improve air quality at the Amherst Regional Middle School. The district leadership team announced this week the work taking place after the Regional School Committee…
Guide/Tool
Built Environment Plus
This procurement toolkit offers valuable resources for municipalities, developers, and building owners to identify the right companies and services for high-performance building or retrofit projects.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This EPA grant program supports K-12 schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities by funding efforts to monitor and reduce indoor air pollution. Selected grantees provide guidance, training, and sub-awards to improve school air quality.