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- [Five Leading Organizations Unite to Launch Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids Summit](https://healthyschools.org/2026/07/17/five-leading-organizations-unite-to-launch-healthy-schools-for-healthy-kids-summit/) - The event will bring together an unprecedented coalition of leaders and experts spanning disciplines, sectors and institutions to shape the first-ever Health-First Agenda for America’s Schools.
- [Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids Summit](https://healthyschools.org/2026/07/07/healthy-schools-for-healthy-kids-summit/) - This summit will convene leaders in children’s health, public health and health equity, education, research, policy, and industry to develop a bold, actionable Health-First Agenda for America's Schools.
- [Now Hiring: Executive Director](https://healthyschools.org/2026/06/02/now-hiring-executive-director/) - 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.
- [Guest Article: Climate Resilience for Schools: Why Act Now?](https://healthyschools.org/2026/06/01/guest-article-climate-resilience-for-schools-why-act-now/) - The Earth’s climate is changing in unprecedented ways. Across the US, we are seeing more frequent and intense storms, floods, heat waves, and wildfires, plus the spread of infectious diseases.
- [From Vision to Action: Celebrating 30 Years of Healthy Schools Day](https://healthyschools.org/2026/05/06/from-vision-to-action-celebrating-30-years-of-healthy-schools-day/) - For 30 years, Healthy Schools Network has led the national movement to protect children and school staff from indoor air hazards, toxic exposures, mold, chemicals, and climate-related risks.
- [Reconnecting Children with Nature: A Pathway to Better Health and Learning](https://healthyschools.org/2026/05/01/reconnecting-children-with-nature-a-pathway-to-better-health-and-learning/) - A growing body of research in environmental health and psychology demonstrates that access to natural environments plays a critical role in supporting children’s cognitive functioning, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
- [National Healthy Schools Day 2026 Marks 30 Years of the Healthy Schools Movement](https://healthyschools.org/2026/03/20/national-healthy-schools-day-2026-marks-30-years-of-the-healthy-schools-movement/) - Healthy Schools Network and the Coalition for Healthier Schools will mark the 30th anniversary of the healthy schools movement by featuring a national speaker series and expert panels on April 13–17, 2026.
- [21st National Healthy Schools Day](https://healthyschools.org/2023/04/04/21st-national-healthy-schools-day/) - Call for $100 million in 2024 Federal Budget to Protect Children from Harmful Airborne Exposures in Schools ​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​Support EPA Office of Air and Radiation / Indoor Environments Division Marking the 21st Annual National Healthy Schools Day (NHSD), a national coalition of parents, teachers, school professionals, and environment and public health groups have come together to
- [Downpour from Storm Drenches San Diego: Road Closures, Outages and More](https://healthyschools.org/2024/01/26/downpour-from-storm-drenches-san-diego-road-closures-outages-and-more/) - A powerful storm wreaked havoc on San Diego County Monday, causing massive flooding, widespread electricity outages and countless road closures.
- [A Victory for Healthy Schools!](https://healthyschools.org/2026/02/04/a-victory-for-healthy-schools/) - EPA’s School Environment Health Program Supported by Congress There has been little to celebrate on the federal advocacy front in recent months—but today we’re pleased to share an important success. Last Friday, without fanfare, the president signed a bill providing funding for EPA for FY 2026. The final legislation is a strong rebuttal to his original
- [We Can Help You Find the RIGHT Support for Environmental Health at School](https://healthyschools.org/2026/01/21/we-can-help-you-find-the-right-support-for-environmental-health-at-school/) - Healthy Schools Network is enhancing its Information and Referral Clearinghouse to strengthen our support to parents, school staff, states and communities seeking help. Our goal is twofold: to help you connect with organizations and resources; and to update and modernize the tools we make available to schools. Rather than offering a single solution, Healthy Schools
- [A Stronger Network for 2026 and Beyond](https://healthyschools.org/2026/01/07/a-stronger-network-for-2026-and-beyond/) - New Year, new team members! We’re excited to kick off 2026 by welcoming Jennifer Lemon and Maggie Snipes to Healthy Schools Network!
- [First-Ever White House Summit on Extreme Heat](https://healthyschools.org/2024/09/24/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.
- [Applications Now Open for the Renew America’s Schools Program](https://healthyschools.org/2024/03/21/applications-now-open-for-the-renew-americas-schools-program/) - The 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize is the second round of funding from the $500 million Renew America's Schools Program, which announced selections for its first round of funding in June of 2023.
- [EPA Vows to Continue Key Programs for Children’s Health and Schools](https://healthyschools.org/2025/12/11/epa-vows-to-continue-key-programs-for-childrens-health-and-schools/) - Funding and staffing for indoor air and childrens health programs are expected to be maintained or possibly strengthened.
- [Giving Tuesday is December 2 - Please Help us Keep Children Healthy and Safe](https://healthyschools.org/2025/11/25/giving-tuesday-is-december-2-please-help-us-keep-children-healthy-and-safe/) - As the holiday season moves into full swing, we thank our friends for supporting our work.
- [Shutdown Day 35: Politics Puts Kids at Risk](https://healthyschools.org/2025/11/05/shutdown-day-35-politics-puts-kids-at-risk/) - As posturing continues on Capitol Hill, the consequences of the record-length government shutdown will soon become more than mere abstractions.
- [Healthy Schools Network Welcomes Dr. Joel D. Scheraga as Senior Advisor](https://healthyschools.org/2025/10/22/healthy-schools-network-welcomes-dr-joel-d-scheraga-as-senior-advisor/) - 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.
- [Washington Report: Shutdown Stalls School Progress and Health Protections](https://healthyschools.org/2025/10/08/washington-report-shutdown-stalls-school-progress-and-health-protections/) - As the federal government shutdown continues, its consequences for schools and children are becoming clear. While many K-12 districts can keep operating for now, the ripple effects on early childhood programs, environmental health, and family well-being are already being felt. Early childhood programs face the most acute impact. Head Start and childcare centers that rely
- [Washington Update: What Happens When CDC Is Broken?](https://healthyschools.org/2025/09/23/washington-update-what-happens-when-cdc-is-broken/) - 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.
- [Healthy Schools Network Joins New Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air](https://healthyschools.org/2025/09/23/healthy-schools-network-joins-new-global-commission-on-healthy-indoor-air/) - 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.
- [Special Report: MAHA Children’s Strategy Leaves Schools Behind](https://healthyschools.org/2025/09/17/special-report-maha-childrens-strategy-leaves-schools-behind/) - How to Fix the Strategy for Healthy Schools and Children
- [Special Update and Appeal: Please Help Us Fight for Healthy Children & Schools](https://healthyschools.org/2025/09/12/special-update-and-appeal-please-help-us-fight-for-healthy-children-schools/) - Healthy Schools Network has always relied upon generous donations from individuals and groups like you to encourage and support our work on behalf of children and schools, and to provide NewsSlice and other resources free of charge.
- [Children with Long COVID May Be Eligible for Accommodation under IDEA](https://healthyschools.org/2025/09/09/children-with-long-covid-may-be-eligible-for-accommodation-under-idea/) - DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE “LONG COVID”—fatigue, headaches, brain fog? The US Department of Education says schools may be required to accommodate your child.
- [Back to School: 5 Key Issues for Environmental Health and Safety](https://healthyschools.org/2025/08/26/back-to-school-5-key-issues-for-environmental-health-and-safety/) - The beginning of the school year is a great time to consider key questions about school conditions and practices that can affect children and staff.
- [Washington Update: Groups Push MAHA Commission to Prioritize Healthy Schools](https://healthyschools.org/2025/08/13/washington-update-groups-push-maha-commission-to-prioritize-healthy-schools/) - Healthy Schools Network is coordinating a push by leading children’s health and education advocates to put PreK-12 school environmental health at the center of the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again strategy for children’s health.
- [Resilient Schools: Preparing for Extreme Weather, Dislocation, and Trauma Webinar Recording and Resources](https://healthyschools.org/2025/08/12/resilient-schools-preparing-for-extreme-weather-dislocation-and-trauma-webinar-recording-and-resources/) - This webinar featured Brian Kasher, a widely respected expert in school environmental health and emergency preparedness, and international experts Leslie Rubin and Joel Scheraga.
- [Success! Senate Supports Healthy Schools in EPA’s Funding Bill](https://healthyschools.org/2025/07/29/success-senate-supports-healthy-schools-in-epas-funding-bill/) - 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.
- [New Tools Empower Communities to Improve School Environmental Health](https://healthyschools.org/2025/07/29/new-tools-empower-communities-to-improve-school-environmental-health/) - 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.
- [Free Webinar - Resilient Schools: Preparing for Extreme Weather, Dislocation, and Trauma](https://healthyschools.org/2025/07/22/webinar-resilient-schools-preparing-for-extreme-weather-dislocation-and-trauma/) - 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.
- [Managing Flood Risks for Safer Schools](https://healthyschools.org/2025/06/24/managing-flood-risks-for-safer-schools/) - Guest post by Jeffrey Peterson - Flooding can damage school buildings and other infrastructure and pose risks to the health of students, teachers, and staff.
- [Broad Coalition Calls on Congress to Support EPA’s School and Children’s Health Programs](https://healthyschools.org/2025/07/16/broad-coalition-calls-on-congress-to-support-epas-school-and-childrens-health-programs/) - The Coalition’s letter was signed by an impressive array of state, national, and local leaders in health, education, and environmental policy.
- [National Coalition Backs $100 Million for EPA School and Children’s Health Programs](https://healthyschools.org/2025/06/25/national-coalition-backs-100-million-for-epa-school-and-childrens-health-programs/) - 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.
- [Washington Update: Deep Cuts Threaten Children’s Health, Education, and Environmental Protection](https://healthyschools.org/2025/06/10/washington-update-deep-cuts-threaten-childrens-health-education-and-environmental-protection/) - Washington has been consumed with the Trump-Musk fracas and the Congressional debate over President Trump’s “big beautiful” tax and spending bill, which the Congressional Budget Office says will push an estimated 11 million Americans off health insurance rolls. But another major development has received less scrutiny: the administration’s quiet release of its agency-by-agency plans for
- [Healthy Schools Network Rallies House and Senate Support for Environmental Health at School](https://healthyschools.org/2025/05/28/healthy-schools-network-rallies-house-and-senate-support-for-environmental-health-at-school/) - The two letters (House and Senate) urge $100 million for EPA’s assistance to schools, including the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools program.
- [Recapping National Healthy Schools Day 2025](https://healthyschools.org/2025/05/20/recapping-national-healthy-schools-day-2025/) - Coordinated by Healthy Schools Network, National Healthy Schools Day is an annual event to promote and celebrate healthy schools. This year's event--our 23rd!--combined many days and actions throughout much of April. It featured four webinars that highlighted state and local programs in six key states, with nine speakers reaching hundreds of participants, including state and
- [President’s Extreme Budget Cuts Threaten Children's Health and Learning](https://healthyschools.org/2025/05/13/presidents-extreme-budget-cuts-threaten-childrens-health-and-learning/) - President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, released May 2, confirms his goal of sweeping aside decades of public investments in public health, environmental protection, and K-12 education. To increase defense spending to record levels (over $1 trillion), build a border wall, and pay for tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the richest Americans, the budget
- [A Message from the New Healthy Schools Network Executive Director](https://healthyschools.org/2025/05/01/a-message-from-the-new-healthy-schools-network-executive-director/) - We welcome you to join this effort as new or returning members of the Coalition for Healthier Schools.
- [US Environmental Protection Agency Updates](https://healthyschools.org/2025/04/11/us-environmental-protection-agency-updates/) - The US EPA has released its Spring 2025 School Indoor Air Quality Newsletter, offering a wide array of resources, research updates, and upcoming opportunities to support healthy learning environments.
- [Health Concerns for Children in Milwaukee Public Schools](https://healthyschools.org/2025/04/11/health-concerns-for-children-in-milwaukee-public-schools/) - Milwaukee Public Schools are facing heightened scrutiny due to environmental hazards in aging buildings, including widespread issues with lead-based paint and inadequate ventilation systems.
- [Making America Healthy Again, or not?](https://healthyschools.org/2025/03/07/making-america-healthy-again-or-not/) - Does anyone actually believe that chain-sawing Medicaid and taking away free school lunches will make children healthier or improve their well-being?
- [Free School Meals Threatened by Proposed Federal Cuts](https://healthyschools.org/2025/03/07/free-school-meals-threatened-by-proposed-federal-cuts/) - A list of proposed cuts currently before the House Ways and Means Committee includes $12 billion in school meal funding nationwide.
- [National Healthy Schools Day, April 8, 2025, and All Week Long](https://healthyschools.org/2025/02/13/national-healthy-schools-day-april-8-2025-and-all-week-long/) - This year, we will focus on state & local programs, plans, and funds that help schools stay open longer and reopen safely and quickly after disasters.
- [Sowing Confusion: How PK- 12 Education Just Got Messier](https://healthyschools.org/2025/02/07/sowing-confusion-how-pk-12-education-just-got-messier/) - School districts were confused and panicked after a Trump order to indefinitely suspend hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grant funding.
- [A Transition Plan to Improve Kids’ Health and Learning and the Well-Being of Working Parents](https://healthyschools.org/2025/01/24/a-transition-plan-to-improve-kids-health-and-learning-and-the-well-being-of-working-parents/) - President Trump proposed $50M in his first term for US EPA’s Healthy Schools programs that will help reduce the crisis in children’s health and learning.
- [More Toxics in School Lunches?](https://healthyschools.org/2024/12/13/more-toxics-in-school-lunches/) - Simple school lunches collected in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland were found to contain toxins that have been linked to developmental delays, liver disease, and even cancer.
- [Climate Change Could Increase Indoor Toxics](https://healthyschools.org/2024/12/13/climate-change-could-increase-indoor-toxics/) - Measurements of VOC emissions from materials suggest that the VOC emission rate can increase significantly under increased temperature.
- [Dust in Schools Expose Students to Toxics](https://healthyschools.org/2024/12/13/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.
- [National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Bright futures begin lead-free](https://healthyschools.org/2024/10/18/national-lead-poisoning-prevention-week-bright-futures-begin-lead-free/) - We invite you to join us this NLPPW to raise awareness about lead since every child in every community deserves a bright, lead-free future.
- [Eliminating Lead Risks in Schools and Child Care Facilities](https://healthyschools.org/2024/10/18/eliminating-lead-risks-in-schools-and-child-care-facilities/) - A renewed commitment among a national group of experts and advocates has emerged to end the costly tragedy of lead poisoning through coordinated, comprehensive campaigns.
- [Stay Safe and Recover from Hurricane Helene](https://healthyschools.org/2024/10/03/stay-safe-and-recover-from-hurricane-helene/) - In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, keep in mind that protecting indoor air is a key part of safe flood recovery.
- [US EPA Celebrates Children's Environmental Health in October](https://healthyschools.org/2024/10/10/us-epa-celebrates-childrens-environmental-health-in-october/) - Children are often more vulnerable to pollutants than adults due to differences in behavior and biology, and these differences can lead to greater exposure and/or unique windows of susceptibility.
- [NIOSH Seeks Public Comment on Draft Hazard Review Document: Wildland Fire Smoke Exposure Among Farmworkers and Other Outdoor Workers](https://healthyschools.org/2024/09/24/niosh-seeks-public-comment-on-draft-hazard-review-document-wildland-fire-smoke-exposure-among-farmworkers-and-other-outdoor-workers/) - This draft hazard review is the first federal-level authoritative document with a focus on wildland fire smoke among outdoor workers.
- [US EPA Community Change Grants (CCG) Updates](https://healthyschools.org/2024/09/06/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
- [Summer Mold Growth Hitting Western Mass. Schools: Time to Remediate Right!](https://healthyschools.org/2024/09/06/summer-mold-growth-hitting-western-mass-schools-time-to-remediate-right/) - Public schools in Western Massachusetts have faced problems including thousands of destroyed books in one system and a delayed academic-year start in another due to summer mold growth
- [Celebrate National Pollution Prevention Week with US EPA & Healthy Schools Network](https://healthyschools.org/2024/09/06/celebrate-national-pollution-prevention-week-with-us-epa-healthy-schools-network/) - On Tuesday, the 17th, it is Pollution Prevention in Communities, the perfect time to celebrate by sharing policies and practices for reducing chemical hazards in schools with schools everywhere.
- [Back to School: Children’s Environmental Health and Safety](https://healthyschools.org/2024/08/24/back-to-school-childrens-environmental-health-and-safety/) - It's the end of August, but it is never too late to ask questions about school conditions or practices that affect your child, other students, and staff.
- [Air Just Air Summit Report Released](https://healthyschools.org/2024/08/08/air-just-air-summit-report-released/) - Air Just Air, Clean Air in Schools (2024) includes summaries of each presentation, quotes, selected slides, and links to the summit video, additional resources, and speaker biographies.
- [Tonko, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Improve Indoor Air Quality](https://healthyschools.org/2024/07/27/tonko-fitzpatrick-introduce-bill-to-improve-indoor-air-quality/) - Bipartisan legislation would give EPA resources and authority to protect Americans from poor indoor air quality Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today announced the introduction of their Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act, bipartisan legislation that would protect the public from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). While progress
- [SCHOOLS AND HEAT: Hot Fields](https://healthyschools.org/2024/07/27/schools-and-heat-hot-fields/) - As artificial turf heats up, school and childcare leaders and staff need specific guidance and safety education to prevent heat illnesses and injuries to children and youth.
- [Heat at School: Nausea, Headaches, Burns, Fatigue](https://healthyschools.org/2024/07/12/heat-at-school-nausea-headaches-burns-fatigue/) - 2023 was the hottest year globally since records began and this is a trend that is expected to continue in response to climate change.
- [Protecting Californians From Extreme Heat](https://healthyschools.org/2024/07/12/protecting-californians-from-extreme-heat/) - California’s best climate science projects that every corner of our state will be impacted in years and decades to come by higher average temperatures and more frequent and severe heat waves.
- [Arizona’s Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan](https://healthyschools.org/2024/07/12/arizonas-extreme-heat-preparedness-plan/) - The summer of 2023 was the hottest summer in Arizona ever recorded, and every day people in our state were put in harm’s way because of it.
- [New York State’s Extreme Heat Action Plan](https://healthyschools.org/2024/07/12/new-york-states-extreme-heat-action-plan/) - The New York State Extreme Heat Action Plan provides a roadmap for whole-of-State-government action, starting with 49 initiatives by 29 State agencies and authorities to address extreme heat and help communities adapt.
- [Climate Change Indicators in the United States: Fifth Edition](https://healthyschools.org/2024/07/12/climate-change-indicators-in-the-united-states-fifth-edition/) - The report highlights new data showing the continuing and far-reaching impacts of climate change on the people and environment of the United States.
- [NYS Legislature Passes Bill on High Heat in Schools!](https://healthyschools.org/2024/06/15/nys-legislature-passes-bill-on-high-heat-in-schools/) - A bill awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature would allow schools to cancel class if the classroom gets too hot.
- [For U.S. Schools in Disrepair, Federal Infrastructure Dollars Can't Come Soon Enough](https://healthyschools.org/2024/06/14/for-u-s-schools-in-disrepair-federal-infrastructure-dollars-cant-come-soon-enough/) - Although Congress allocated more than $1 trillion to rebuild America's infrastructure in 2021, many schools across the country are growing desperate to fund the much-needed repairs.
- [US EPA: Be Prepared for Hurricane Season](https://healthyschools.org/2024/06/14/us-epa-be-prepared-for-hurricane-season/) - Forecasters predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin, with a range of 17 to 25 total named storms, including 4 to 7 major hurricanes.
- [Sweltering Schools: Disastrous for Learning](https://healthyschools.org/2024/06/14/sweltering-schools-disastrous-for-learning/) - Climate change impacts are rapidly eroding hard-won learning gains and widening education gaps between and within nations.
- [America’s Embarrassment: Billions Are Needed to “Level Up” School Facilities](https://healthyschools.org/2024/06/14/americas-embarrassment-billions-are-needed-to-level-up-school-facilities/) - Congress needs to support leveling-up and provide more support to ensure all schools are climate-ready.
- [Asthma at School, What You Can Do](https://healthyschools.org/2024/05/31/asthma-at-school-what-you-can-do/) - Asthma is in every community all the time, in every season, outdoors and inside. Asthma at school is a tough issue for kids, for parents, for personnel, and for schools.
- [Federal Interagency Committee on Indoor Air Quality](https://healthyschools.org/2024/04/30/federal-interagency-committee-on-indoor-air-quality/) - The meeting materials from the March 20, 2024, Federal Interagency Committee on Indoor Air Quality are now available on the CIAQ website.
- [Study: Parents Can Help Prevent Autism and ADHD in Children By Avoiding Toxic Exposures](https://healthyschools.org/2024/03/28/study-parents-can-help-prevent-autism-and-adhd-in-children-by-avoiding-toxic-exposures/) - Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as environmental house calls, according to a published study led by researchers from the Hoffman TILT Program at UT Health San Antonio.
- [May is Asthma Awareness Month](https://healthyschools.org/2024/05/03/may-is-asthma-awareness-month/) - HSN’s founding issue is indoor air/environmental quality and we are especially concerned about schools that do not have mechanical air handling systems.
- [EPA bans last form of asbestos used in United States](https://healthyschools.org/2024/03/18/epa-bans-last-form-of-asbestos-used-in-united-states/) - The US Environmental Protection Agency said Monday that it is taking a “historic” step by banning ongoing uses of asbestos, which has long been linked to multiple types of cancer.
- [EPA $61 Million in Funding Will Put Clean School Buses on the Streets of New York City](https://healthyschools.org/2024/03/21/epa-61-million-in-funding-will-put-clean-school-buses-on-the-streets-of-new-york-city/) - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is transforming how New York City children get to school, accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles, and producing cleaner air for our communities.
- [Four Years Ago This Month, COVID-19 Closed Schools in 45 States. Are Schools Ready for the Next Disaster?](https://healthyschools.org/2024/03/14/four-years-ago-this-month-covid-19-closed-schools-in-45-states-are-schools-ready-for-the-next-disaster/) - Four years ago this month, 45 states had closed local schools and CDC had issued its second round of guidance for schools on cleaning and disinfecting for the virus.
- [Bullying is Linked to School Shootings. What do Schools Need to Know?](https://healthyschools.org/2024/01/16/bullying-is-linked-to-school-shootings-what-do-schools-need-to-know/) - Bystander education and setting schoolwide expectations can play a crucial component in bullying prevention efforts, according to child psychology experts.
- [Mold Resources for Schools and Commercial Buildings](https://healthyschools.org/2024/01/26/mold-resources-for-schools-and-commercial-buildings/) - The EPA's premier resource on this issue is the Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools kit.
- [EPA Anticipates Award of Nearly $11 Million in Grants for Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings](https://healthyschools.org/2024/01/26/epa-anticipates-award-of-nearly-11-million-in-grants-for-wildfire-smoke-preparedness-in-community-buildings/) - EPA is announcing the anticipated award of nine grants, totaling $10.67 million in funding for projects under the Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings Grants Program.
- [Chemical Spill at Sacred Heart University Lab Spurs Evacuation, Fire Officials Say](https://healthyschools.org/2023/11/03/chemical-spill-at-sacred-heart-university-lab-spurs-evacuation-fire-officials-say/) - Fire officials said no one was injured Wednesday evening after a chemical spill occurred inside a science lab at Sacred Heart University.
- [Science Experiment Explosion in Iowa Classroom Sends Two Students to Hospital with Burns](https://healthyschools.org/2023/11/03/science-experiment-explosion-in-iowa-classroom-sends-two-students-to-hospital-with-burns/) - Two seventh-grade students at East Mills Junior and Senior High School are recovering after receiving chemical burns during a science experiment that went wrong.
- [Indoor Air Quality and the REAL Original Sin](https://healthyschools.org/2023/11/03/indoor-air-quality-and-the-real-original-sin/) - Thanks to CBS 60 Minutes on Sunday Oct 29 for featuring Harvard's Joe Allen on IAQ: "The original sin of the pandemic was the failure to recognize airborne transmission".
- [Protecting Children from School Air Pollution](https://healthyschools.org/2023/04/21/protecting-children-from-school-air-pollution/) - With robust funding from congress, EPA can activate Biden’s languishing Clean Air in Schools challenge with expanded national outreach and technical assistance to states and schools and communities.
- [Earth Day 2023](https://healthyschools.org/2023/04/21/earth-day-2023/) - We strongly support CLEAN AIR IN SCHOOLS for all children on Earth Day and every day. Schools must have clean indoor air to keep children and staff healthy, reduce absenteeism, and to stay open longer when severe weather threatens.
- [Call for $100 million in 2024 Federal Budget to Protect Children from Harmful Airborne Exposures in Schools](https://healthyschools.org/2023/03/31/call-for-100-million-in-2024-federal-budget-to-protect-children-from-harmful-airborne-exposures-in-schools/) - The Coalition is also requesting an additional $10 million in funding for EPA’s Office of Children’s Health Protection to increase public health research and services for children’s environmental health.
- [ACT NOW to Support $100M in US EPA Clean Air in Schools Budget](https://healthyschools.org/2023/03/24/act-now-to-support-100m-in-us-epa-clean-air-in-schools-budget/) - Poor indoor environments in schools decrease seat time, attendance and test scores, and increase asthma and other health events, and thus increase health costs.
- [March is Women's History Month: How are Teachers Doing?](https://healthyschools.org/2023/03/03/march-is-womens-history-month-how-are-teachers-doing/) - Characteristics of 2020–21 Public and Private K–12 School Teachers in the United States - Results From the National Teacher and Principal Survey.

## Pages

- [Home](https://healthyschools.org/) - Founded in 1995, Healthy Schools Network is an award-winning 501(c)3 that has fostered the national healthy school environments movement.
- [Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids Summit](https://healthyschools.org/summit/) - Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids Join the National Movement to PutChildren’s Health First America’s schools should be places where children can learn, breathe, and thrive. Join leaders from education, public health, policy, research, and industry as we create the first-ever Health-First Agenda for America’s Schools.📅 August 5, 2026📍 Barbara Jordan Conference Center • Washington, DC
- [Summit Speakers](https://healthyschools.org/summit/summit-speakers/) - Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids Summit Speakers America’s schools should be places where children can learn, breathe, and thrive. Join leaders from education, public health, policy, research, and industry as we create the first-ever Health-First Agenda for America’s Schools.📅 August 5, 2026📍 Barbara Jordan Conference Center • Washington, DC Jack Reed, MPP, JDJack Reed was
- [Summit Agenda](https://healthyschools.org/summit/summit-agenda/) - Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids Summit Agenda America’s schools should be places where children can learn, breathe, and thrive. Join leaders from education, public health, policy, research, and industry as we create the first-ever Health-First Agenda for America’s Schools.📅 August 5, 2026📍 Barbara Jordan Conference Center • Washington, DC Morning Session: Framing the Challenge Welcome
- [Summit Food](https://healthyschools.org/summit/summit-food/) - Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids Summit Menus America’s schools should be places where children can learn, breathe, and thrive. Join leaders from education, public health, policy, research, and industry as we create the first-ever Health-First Agenda for America’s Schools.📅 August 5, 2026📍 Barbara Jordan Conference Center • Washington, DC Breakfast Mini Homemade Frittata – Bacon
- [National Healthy Schools Day](https://healthyschools.org/national-healthy-schools-day/) - National Healthy Schools Day 2026​ Since 2002, parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, advocates, and agencies have promoted National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide. Healthy Schools at 30: The Path ForwardCoordinated by Healthy Schools Network, National Healthy Schools Day will be celebrated during the week of April 13, 2026, with a national speaker series and expert
- [Coalition for Healthier Schools](https://healthyschools.org/coalition/) - A Transition Plan for US EPA and Other Agencies to Improve Kids’ Health and Learning and the Well-Being of Working Parents President Trump proposed $50M in his first term for US EPA’s Healthy Schools programs that will help reduce the crisis in children’s health and learning. A new commitment is needed to protect our
- [Executive Director](https://healthyschools.org/about/open-positions/executive-director/) - Executive Director Healthy Schools Network, Inc. Washington, DC (hybrid/remote) $60,000–$65,000/year (20 hrs/week), commensurate with experience About Healthy Schools Network Healthy Schools Network (HS Network) is the nation’s leading voice for children’s environmental health in K–12 schools. Since 1995, HS Network has advanced policies and practices that reduce environmental hazards and support safe, healthy, and
- [Open Positions](https://healthyschools.org/about/open-positions/) - Executive Director | Program and Administrative Assistant Executive Director 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,
- [Staff](https://healthyschools.org/about/staff/) - Jennifer Lemon, MS, Acting Executive Director, joined Healthy Schools Network in January 2026 and took on the Acting Director role on April 1st, 2026. She is a seasoned communications strategist and partnership leader with more than 28 years of experience advancing public health, environmental protection, and children’s health initiatives across federal, nonprofit, and consulting sectors.
- [Plan Your Activity](https://healthyschools.org/national-healthy-schools-day/plan-your-activity/) - Resources for Parents and Personnel, Schools and Childcares, and their Communities Climate: Children & Schools US EPA Protecting Children’s Health During and After Disasters flood, heat, wildfires/ash US EPA Preparing for and Responding to Natural Disasters (including schools) US GAO Disaster Recovery: School Districts in Socially Vulnerable Communities Faced Heightened Challenges after Recent
- [Awards & Wins](https://healthyschools.org/awards-wins/) - 2017 – David P. Rall Award for contributions to public health through science-based advocacy (American Public Health Association) 2017 – William K. Reilly National Environmental Leadership Award (American University School of Public Affairs Center for Environmental Policy) 2017 – Indoor Air Quality Champion Recognition (US EPA) 2016 – Walter L. Cohen (high school) Alumni Association
- [Disasters: COVID & Climate](https://healthyschools.org/information-and-referral-clearinghouse/disasters-covid-climate/) - Preparing Public Schools in the United States for the Next Public Health Emergency, a peer-reviewed public health policy statement adopted by the American Public Health Association, 2022, collaboratively authored by Molly Polverento, MSEd, and Claire Barnett, MBA, et al. National Healthy Schools Summit 2022 report: COVID, Climate, Children & Schools, Healthy Schools Network, 2022
- [New York Program](https://healthyschools.org/new-york-program/) - With the country’s third-largest K-12 public education system, New York State is a special focus of our work. Supported by a broad-based coalition led by Healthy Schools Network, New York State has adopted nation-leading environmental reform policies embodied in the five-point, child-centered Guiding Principles for Improving School Environmental Quality. Since our founding in 1995, Healthy Schools Network has worked to
- [NYC-State](https://healthyschools.org/information-and-referral-clearinghouse/nyc-state/) - NYS Education Dept NYS Education Dept./Office of Facilities Planning NYS Dept of Health School Environmental Health Program NYS Dept. of Health, Lead in School Drinking Water NYS Green Cleaning Program Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act New York State 2022 Voter-Approved $4.2 Billion Bond ACT (districts
- [Organizing Tools](https://healthyschools.org/information-and-referral-clearinghouse/organizing-tools/) - What you can do to advance healthier schools Tips for School Visits and Tours, Healthy Schools Network, 2014 Access to Decision Making: Open Meetings and Freedom of Information Laws, Healthy Schools Network, © 2005, 2012 3 pp, outlines why public school meetings must be open and accessible to parents, school personnel, and any
- [Promoting Green and Healthy Schools](https://healthyschools.org/information-and-referral-clearinghouse/promoting-green-and-healthy-schools/) - Two federal agency authorizations: No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, HR 1, Section 5414, Studies of National Significance: directs the Secretary to issue a report on Unhealthy School Buildings; defines “healthy” schools. Energy Independence and Security Act, Subtitle E, Healthy, High Performance Schools, authorizes EPA to issue guidance on school siting, for state agencies
- [Common Health Hazards in Schools](https://healthyschools.org/information-and-referral-clearinghouse/common-health-hazards-in-schools/) - Note: for information on hazardous/toxic cleaning and disinfecting products, visit our Green Cleaning and Healthy Products page. What School Nurses Know: We Need New Laws to Clean Up Schools (survey), Healthy Schools Network and NYS Association of School Nurses, 2000 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Air Just Air - Healthy Schools Network 2004 National
- [About](https://healthyschools.org/about/) - In its 30th year, Healthy Schools Network continues building on a record of national leadership in protecting children’s environmental health in schools. Healthy Schools Network is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit that founded and continues to foster the national healthy school environments movement—effecting change through policy advocacy, coalition leadership, research, and technical assistance. Our mission is
- [Green Cleaning for Healthy Schools Toolkit](https://healthyschools.org/green-cleaning-healthy-products/green-cleaning-for-healthy-schools-toolkit/) - In the Toolkit are free educational materials: PowerPoint presentations for general audiences and for custodial workers new to green cleaning; tip sheets for parents, teachers, vendors, and school checklists. Also free, a Cleaning for Healthy Schools poster, a poster from the National Association of School Nurses, guidance from NIOSH, model state/district policies, cost reports, and,
- [Healthy Products for Healthy Schools Toolkit](https://healthyschools.org/green-cleaning-healthy-products/healthy-products-for-healthy-schools-toolkit/) - Disinfectants, sanitizers, desks, partitions, paints, notebooks, computers, markers, furnishings. A policy guidance memo to help you find and use low-emissions, low toxicity products which will help promote healthy Indoor Air (IAQ), and reduce exposures in schools associated with asthma, headaches, rashes, eye and skin irritation, and as well cancer. This Toolkit also offers related information
- [Board of Directors](https://healthyschools.org/about/board-of-directors/) - President Susan Goekler, PhD As Executive Director and CEO of two professional associations, the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE) and the American School Health Association (ASHA), Susan Goekler (formerly Susan Wooley) oversaw operations and represented the associations, their members, and the field. She first became engaged in issues with the physical environment of
- [National Advisers](https://healthyschools.org/about/national-advisers/) - Claire L. Barnett, MBA Founder and former Executive Director of Healthy Schools Network (NY) Tobie Bernstein, JD Former Senior Attorney and Director Environmental Law Institute Veronika Carella Legislative Director Maryland Children’s Environmental Health Coalition Hannah Donart, MPH Program Manager Collaborative on Health and the Environment Leslie Fields, Esq. Jon Forster Co-Chair of the DC37 Climate
- [Timeline](https://healthyschools.org/about/timeline/) - 1992Representing Westport, NY, PTO, Claire Barnett urges NYS Board of Regents at public hearing to require healthy school environments for children1994New Policy: NYS Board of Regents issues School Environmental Quality advisory committee report1995NY Healthy Schools Network’s first statewide coalition organizational meetingPackard Foundation journal identifies New York Regents’ Guiding Principles as one of the first efforts
- [Children's Health](https://healthyschools.org/information-and-referral-clearinghouse/childrens-health/) - President’s Task Force on Risks to Children’s Environmental Health and Children’s Safety, and President’s Executive Order 13045, 1997 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units, (PEHSU): federally designated, national network of experts in reproductive and children’s environmental health Pediatric Environmental Health, 4th Ed., American Academy of Pediatrics Council of Environmental Health, 2018. Establishing Environmental
- [News Feeds](https://healthyschools.org/news-feeds/) - Chemicals at School School Flood Damage Extreme Heat in Schools Chemicals at School Truck carrying highly-reactive chemicals explodes in Spartanburg parking lot – Fox Carolinaon August 6, 2026 at 11:50 am Greenville County Schools announces district’s 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year … Officials said the crash happened near Exit 37 for Roper Mountain […]High school
- [Information and Referral Clearinghouse](https://healthyschools.org/information-and-referral-clearinghouse/) - We started our system of guides and packets in 1995. Since that time, we have helped thousands of parents and schools across the country adopt healthier practices. Each guide or published report has been developed with expert consultants and resources in the field and with assistance from parents and school employees. If you need more
- [Register Your Activity](https://healthyschools.org/national-healthy-schools-day/register-your-activity/) - [gravityform id="1" title="false" description="false"]
- [Display Your Support](https://healthyschools.org/national-healthy-schools-day/display-your-support/) - The National Healthy Schools Day graphics, flyer, poster and decal on this page can be used in a variety of ways to show your support and bring awareness to the day.To add the graphics, copy the code next to the image and paste in anywhere html code can be entered.To use a graphic as a
- [Green Cleaning & Healthy Products](https://healthyschools.org/green-cleaning-healthy-products/) - Green Cleaning for Healthy Schools Toolkit Keeping schools clean and cleanable and reducing air pollutants, chemical exposures, and asthma in schools are all critical to promoting attendance and learning. Green cleaning is a proven, cost-effective way to help address these issues. Currently, eleven states and the District of Columbia require or promote the use of green
- [Sample Page](https://healthyschools.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger

## Landing Pages

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## Venues

- [Birmingham, AL](https://healthyschools.org/venue/birmingham-al/)
- [Kansas City, MO](https://healthyschools.org/venue/kansas-city-mo/)
- [Washington, DC](https://healthyschools.org/venue/washington-dc/)
- [Vancouver, BC](https://healthyschools.org/venue/vancouver-bc/)
- [Indianapolis, IN](https://healthyschools.org/venue/indianapolis-in/)
- [Richardson, TX](https://healthyschools.org/venue/richardson-tx/)
- [Pasadena, CA](https://healthyschools.org/venue/pasadena-ca/)
- [Southbury, CT](https://healthyschools.org/venue/southbury-ct/)
- [Washington State](https://healthyschools.org/venue/washington-state/)
- [Brainerd, MN](https://healthyschools.org/venue/brainerd-mn/)
- [Los Angeles, CA](https://healthyschools.org/venue/los-angeles-ca/)
- [Somerset, NJ](https://healthyschools.org/venue/somerset-nj/)
- [Columbus, OH](https://healthyschools.org/venue/columbus-oh/)
- [Nationwide](https://healthyschools.org/venue/nationwide/)
- [Kingston, NY](https://healthyschools.org/venue/kingston-ny/)

## Organizers

- [National Consortium for Health Science Education](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/national-consortium-for-health-science-education/)
- [National School Plant Management Association](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/national-school-plant-management-association/)
- [APPA](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/appa/)
- [American School Health Association](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/american-school-health-association/)
- [WIC Works Resource System](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/wic-works-resource-system/)
- [Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/asthma-and-allergy-foundation-of-america-aafa/)
- [Healthy Schools Network](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/healthy-schools-network/)
- [American Public Health Association (APHA)](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/american-public-health-association-apha/)
- [National Association of School Nurses (NASN)](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/national-association-of-school-nurses-nasn/)
- [U.S. EPA & partners](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/u-s-epa-partners/)
- [Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/texas-association-of-school-boards-tasb/)
- [Green Technology](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/green-technology/)
- [CASBHC](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/casbhc/)
- [Washington School-Based Health Alliance](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/washington-school-based-health-alliance/)
- [New York State Department of Health](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/new-york-state-department-of-health/)
- [Minnesota DHS](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/minnesota-dhs/)
- [Informa / USGBC](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/informa-usgbc/)
- [NJ Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/nj-chapter-american-academy-of-pediatrics/)
- [Nationwide Children’s Hospital](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/nationwide-childrens-hospital/)
- [Children’s Environmental Health Network](https://healthyschools.org/organizer/childrens-environmental-health-network/)

## Events

- [Federal Research & Children’s Environmental Health Outlook](https://healthyschools.org/event/federal-research-childrens-environmental-health-outlook/) - Presentations by NIOSH Director John Howard, MD, and EPA Deputy Associate Administrator for Science Maureen Gwinn, Ph.D., DABT.
- [Webinar: Asthma Triggers and Flood Cleanup: Protecting Health After Major Storm Events](https://healthyschools.org/event/webinar-asthma-triggers-and-flood-cleanup-protecting-health-after-major-storm-events/) - Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's webinar to learn about practical knowledge, resources and tools to reduce asthma triggers and the risk of asthma attacks during flood cleanup and related recovery efforts.
- [2026 National Health Science Conference](https://healthyschools.org/event/2026-national-health-science-conference/) - Unlock new possibilities in pre-conference workshops designed to spark innovation and elevate your impact. Immerse yourself in an expansive exhibit hall showcasing 50+ educational and industry partners ready to inspire. Be inspired by 60+ dynamic sessions led by your peers and leading health science voices.
- [NSPMA Annual Conference & Expo](https://healthyschools.org/event/nspma-annual-conference-expo/) - Join your fellow public K-12 Facilities Professionals at the premier event tailored exclusively for school plant management! Building on the incredible momentum and success of our 2025 Conference in Washington D.C., this year’s gathering promises even more inspiring speakers, innovative solutions, and unmatched networking opportunities. Connect with public facilities experts from across the country and return to your schools empowered with practical strategies and innovative solutions that will transform your facilities and support student/teacher success like never before.
- [APPA Annual Conference](https://healthyschools.org/event/appa-annual-conference/) - The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, DC will host APPA’s 2026 Annual Conference. Mark your calendars for July 16–18, 2026 as educational facilities management leaders from across North America gather for APPA’s premier event. APPA is the association of choice for educational facilities professionals, and APPA's Annual Conference brings our community together for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration.
- [Society for Public Health Education Annual Conference](https://healthyschools.org/event/society-for-public-health-education-annual-conference/) - The SOPHE Annual Conference unites 900+ leading voices in school health and public health education, promotion and practice. Join us to share evidence-based practices, build new skills, and stay current with cutting-edge tools and technologies—while earning CHES/MCHES credits.
- [ASHA's 100th Annual School Health Conference](https://healthyschools.org/event/ashas-100th-annual-school-health-conference/) - Our conference is the premier event for engaging with school health professionals dedicated to improving student well-being. We’re committed to creating customized packages that align with your goals and budget.
- [Indoor Air Quality and Schools: State Policy Pathways and Implementation Strategies](https://healthyschools.org/event/indoor-air-quality-and-schools-policy-developments-and-innovations/) - This panel will explore alternative approaches and practical strategies for achieving healthier school environments at scale. Featuring Representative Megan Cotter, Rhode Island House of Representatives, Jason Hartke, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of External Affairs and Global Advocacy, International WELL Building Institute, Georgia Lagoudas, PhD, Senior Fellow, Brown University School of Public Health, and Rebecca Padilla, MS, Senior Manager, Nationwide Health Promotions, American Lung Association.
- [The Movement at 30: Reflections & the Road Ahead](https://healthyschools.org/event/the-movement-at-30-reflections-the-road-ahead/) - Capstone event celebrating National Healthy Schools Day with a conversation reflecting on the evolution of the healthy schools movement and identifying priorities for the next decade. Featured speakers Lynn Goldman, MD, MPH, MS, Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Dean Emeritus, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University and William Datema, DrPH, MS, MCHES, Chief Executive Officer, Society for Public Health Education, and President-Elect, National PTA.
- [Game-Changing Federal Legislation for Healthy Schools](https://healthyschools.org/event/game-changing-federal-legislation-for-healthy-schools/) - Remarks by Congressman Paul Tonko (NY) focusing on the bipartisan Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act (H.R. 5123).
- [Climate Resilience for Schools: Why Act Now?](https://healthyschools.org/event/climate-resilience-for-schools-why-act-now/) - Featuring climate resilience experts Joel Smith, MPP, climate change impacts and adaptation researcher (retired) and Joel Scheraga, Ph.D., EPA senior executive (retired) and Senior Advisor, Healthy Schools Network.
- [Congressional Leadership & School Funding: Outlook for Federal Action](https://healthyschools.org/event/congressional-leadership-school-funding-outlook-for-federal-action/) - A conversation with Congressman Bobby Scott (VA) on School Infrastructure and Funding, with audience Q&A.
- [National Poison Prevention Week](https://healthyschools.org/event/national-poison-prevention-week/) - National Poison Prevention Week is observed in the United States the third week of March. The goal of the week is to raise awareness of the risk of being poisoned by household products, medicines, pesticides, plants, bites and stings, food poisoning, and fumes. Awareness being duly raised, it is hoped that this will prevent poisoning.
- [National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month](https://healthyschools.org/event/national-childhood-obesity-awareness-month/) - September is National Childhood Obesity Month. Sponsored by the CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, this observance provides an opportunity to learn more about this major public health problem.
- [National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month](https://healthyschools.org/event/national-asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month/) - Since 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has designated May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It’s a time to focus on respiratory and immune health. The awareness month aims to educate the public about asthma and allergic diseases, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.
- [National Healthy Schools Day](https://healthyschools.org/event/national-healthy-schools-day/) - Since 2002, parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, advocates, and agencies have promoted National Healthy Schools Day activities nationwide.
- [National Public Health Week](https://healthyschools.org/event/national-public-health-week/) - Each April, APHA unites communities nationwide to celebrate NPHW, recognizing public health contributions and addressing key health issues. As the organizer for 30 years, APHA develops annual campaigns and resources to educate the public, policymakers, and practitioners on each year's theme. These materials promote public health awareness year-round.
- [Child Health Day](https://healthyschools.org/event/child-health-day/) - On Child Health Day, the president invites "all agencies and organizations interested in child welfare to unite on Child Health Day in observing exercises that will make the people of the United States aware of the fundamental necessity of a year-round program to protect and develop the health of the children of the United States."
- [National School Nurse Day](https://healthyschools.org/event/national-school-nurse-day/) - Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses. National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week is May 6-12 each year.
- [Asthma Awareness Month](https://healthyschools.org/event/asthma-awareness-month/) - May is Asthma Awareness Month – a time to educate friends, family, and patients about asthma and promote awareness about how this serious, sometimes life-threatening, chronic respiratory disease can be controlled. During Asthma Awareness Month, EPA provides ready-to-use tools and resources for use promoting asthma awareness in your community.
- [Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Training](https://healthyschools.org/event/ntegrated-pest-management-ipm-training/) - This course meets the requirements outlined by the Texas Structural Pest Control Services department within the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for training a school district’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) coordinator. Topics include regulatory requirements, administration of IPM in school pest control programs, principles of IPM, and pesticide safety practices.
- [Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit](https://healthyschools.org/event/green-california-schools-higher-education-summit/) - Join us at the Pasadena Conference Center and be part of the community that leads the way in making California’s schools and higher education sector’s amongst the leaders in driving the State’s Sustainability goals. It takes more than one group and one person to move the needle in California.
- [CT Association of School-Based Health Centers Annual Conference](https://healthyschools.org/event/ct-association-of-school-based-health-centers-annual-conference/) - On November 11, 2025, the Connecticut Association of School-Based Health Centers will hold its annual conference, Navigating a Shifting Healthcare Landscape: How School-Based Health Centers Can Adapt to Continue, at the Heritage Hotel and Conference Center in Southbury, CT.
- [Student Health Summit 2025](https://healthyschools.org/event/student-health-summit-2025/) - Join us for the 2025 Student Health Summit, presented by Wellpoint, on November 7, 2025, dedicated to advancing the impact of school-based health centers (SBHCs) and supporting the health and well-being of youth across our communities. Our theme this year is Cultivating Community: strengthening collective power for student health and wellness.
- [Minnesota School Behavioral Health Conference](https://healthyschools.org/event/minnesota-school-behavioral-health-conference/) - The Minnesota School Behavioral Health Conference is in its 8th year, bringing together collaborating partners and providers to build a school behavioral health framework of community, practice, and support. Attendees include schools, community mental health providers, advocates, consumers, policy makers, Tribal Nations, and county and state government.
- [Greenbuild International Conference & Expo](https://healthyschools.org/event/greenbuild-international-conference-expo/) - Greenbuild is a vibrant community of global green building professionals. Together we use the latest technology, materials and ideas to improve sustainability, resilience, equity, health, and wellness. It’s the hub where leaders developing the next generation of sustainable standards gather to create a better future for everyone on the planet.
- [NJAAP 34th School Health Conference](https://healthyschools.org/event/njaap-34th-school-health-conference/) - The School Health Conference is dedicated to keeping you abreast of the latest best practices in pediatrics. Whether you are looking to obtain continuing (CNE/CME) credits or dedicated to lifelong learning, this conference provides a large selection of educational opportunities.
- [41st Annual School Health Conference: Hands-On School Nursing Skills](https://healthyschools.org/event/41st-annual-school-health-conference-hands-on-school-nursing-skills/) - Please join us for the 41st Annual School Health Conference: Featuring Hands-On School Nursing Skills hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a leading pediatric care facility and research institute. At Nationwide Children’s, we help kids everywhere and provide life-saving research and care.
- [Children’s Environmental Health Day](https://healthyschools.org/event/childrens-environmental-health-day/) - Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) Day takes place on the second Thursday of October each year. It's based on the idea that, together, we can create a healthier, safer, more equitable world for all children—where fewer children suffer from preventable health issues.
- [New York State School Environmental Health Conference](https://healthyschools.org/event/new-york-state-school-environmental-health-conference/) - Join us for a full day of learning and networking as we address indoor air quality topics and concerns for schools in New York State. Whether you are school facilities staff, a teacher, administrator, or health professional, this conference is perfect for anyone passionate about school environmental health.

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