Healthy Schools Network (HSN), the nation’s leading advocate for children’s environmental health in schools, is seeking a visionary Executive Director to guide the organization’s next phase of national impact. Since 1995, HSN has worked to improve school environmental health and advance policies that protect children, school staff, and communities from threats such as poor indoor air quality, chemical hazards, lead, asbestos, and climate-related risks.
This part-time (20 hrs/week), hybrid/remote leadership role is ideal for a collaborative and mission-driven leader with experience in nonprofit management, advocacy, fundraising, coalition-building, and children’s environmental health.
Location: Hybrid/remote (greater Washington, DC, area preferred)
Salary: $60,000–65,000/year, commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Questions: apply@healthyschools.org
To learn more about the position and to apply, click here.
Guest Article: Climate Resilience for Schools: Why Act Now?
We have a fascinating guest article for this issue of NewsSlice, authored by Dr. Joel Scheraga, about climate resilience for schools and why now is the time to act. This is part one of a thoughtful discussion about this ongoing issue. Dr. Joel Scheraga is the senior advisor for School Resilience at Healthy Schools Network. A longtime climate expert, he previously served as senior advisor for Climate Adaptation at EPA, where he led efforts to integrate climate resilience across federal programs, with a strong focus on environmental justice.
He played key leadership roles in major climate initiatives, including developing EPA’s 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan, co-authoring the Biden administration’s 2023 National Climate Resilience Framework, and contributing to President Obama’s 2013 Climate Action Plan. He was also a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize) and received a Presidential Rank Award in 2015.
He now applies his deep expertise to advance climate-resilient and healthy school environments.
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Indoor Air Quality Program and Funding Available for K-12 Schools Nationwide
School indoor air quality (IAQ) is linked to several health outcomes plus important school indicators like student concentration, absenteeism, and academic performance. The Clean Air School Challenge is a new program offered by the American Lung Association (ALA) designed to help K-12 schools assess and improve their indoor air quality. By participating in the program, schools will write or update an Energy Efficient Indoor Air Quality Management Plan, allowing them to proactively plan for IAQ risks and outline procedures for mitigating IAQ issues. Participating schools will receive training, support, and technical assistance; they can also work with a peer mentor and apply for minigrants.
Learn more by visiting ALA’s website or sign up here.
Hurricane Season Prep: Act Now
Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. Floodwaters can quickly create unhealthy mold, bacteria, and chemical hazards inside your home, while outages and damage can leave communities vulnerable. Prepare your home today and learn how to stay safe during flooding and power outages. Check out the Environmental Protection Agency’s resources for managing these potential disasters.
