Founded in 1995, Healthy Schools Network is an award-winning 501(c)3 that has fostered the national healthy school environments movement.
As posturing continues on Capitol Hill, the consequences of the record-length government shutdown will soon become more than mere abstractions.
We are pleased to announce that Joel D. Scheraga, PhD, a nationally recognized authority on climate change and public health, is joining Healthy Schools Network as Senior Advisor.
As the federal government shutdown continues, its consequences for schools and children are becoming clear.
A new George Washington University study warns that proposed CDC budget cuts could eliminate tens of thousands of public health jobs and slash billions from state and local economies.
HSN’s Executive Director John Reeder will be joining more than 170 leaders from 30 countries to develop a Global Framework for Action and catalyze new national blueprints to improve IAQ across regions.
How to Fix the Strategy for Healthy Schools and Children
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First, visit your school. See our Tips for School Building Visits and Tours
Your school has environmental problems if:
If your school does not have or decides not to appoint a healthy schools committee that represents parents and staff, start your own committee.
Common starting issues: eliminate toxic products; stop bus idling; improve indoor air quality/ventilation; reduce dampness and stop molds; eliminate lead in paint and water.
Is your school planning or doing renovations or repairs? Make sure that contractors protect occupants from dust, fumes, debris, and heavy equipment.
See our RESOURCES on safe renovation practices.
