Founded in 1995, Healthy Schools Network is an award-winning 501(c)3 that has fostered the national healthy school environments movement.
This is astonishing success in today’s political environment—although many challenges await before a final EPA’s funding bill is sent to the president for signature.
The Healthy Students Learn Better practice guides, developed by AIR with input from community leaders, help parents, educators, students, and advocates lead citizen science projects that improve environmental health in schools.
This webinar features Brian Kasher, a widely respected expert in school environmental health and emergency preparedness, who will present practical strategies for building school districts’ resilience to natural disasters.
The Coalition’s letter was signed by an impressive array of state, national, and local leaders in health, education, and environmental policy.
Healthy Schools Network, joined by over 40 leading state, federal, and Tribal organizations, is proud to support a Congressional effort to provide $100 million in FY 2026 funding for EPA’s programs on healthy schools and children’s health.
Guest post by Jeffrey Peterson – Flooding can damage school buildings and other infrastructure and pose risks to the health of students, teachers, and staff.
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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.
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