What You Can Do

WHAT TO THINK ABOUT

• the roof leaks.
• the building is new or newly renovated and still smells like paint, varnish, or glue.
• the building smells damp or musty.
• your child has health or learning problems ONLY during the school day.
• the building and grounds are routinely treated with pesticides.

See our Tips for School Building Visits and Tours

START A LOCAL GROUP

If your school will not appoint a healthy schools committee, start your own. 

• As a group, pick the issues you want to work on. Your mission: every child and school employee should have an environmentally safe school. 
• Ask others to join. Investigate together and share information.
• Write letters, keep copies, and track responses. See change happen.
• Celebrate. Say thank you!

Common starting issues: eliminate toxic products; stop bus idling; improve indoor air quality; reduce dampness and stop molds; eliminate lead in paint and water.

START A STATE COALITION

• Call us for advice on establishing a coalition and prioritizing an agenda. Every state, every city, and every district has different needs.