Author: Healthy Schools Network

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Clean Air
Dust in Schools Expose Students to Toxics

Volatile organic compounds and semi-volatile organic compounds are among the broad classes of compounds found in the indoor environment through emissions and leaching from building materials, furnishings and human activities.

Healthy Schools Network Executive Claire Barnett is in top row directly under 5th pillar from the left.
Extreme Heat
First-Ever White House Summit on Extreme Heat

Recognizing that extreme heat is the deadliest type of disaster among all weather-related hazards, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the first-ever White House Summit on Extreme Heat.

Infastructure
US EPA Community Change Grants (CCG) Updates

EPA has published a new Notice of Funding Opportunity for CCG, which includes an updated EPA IRA Disadvantaged Communities Map

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Renovations & Repairs Affect Children's Health

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.

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