Coordinated 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 panels focused on past progress and future directions.
Launched 30 years ago, the Healthy Schools movement has helped transform how schools address indoor air quality, toxic exposures, and environmental hazards. This year’s observance brings together policymakers, researchers, advocates, and educators to reflect on progress and advance solutions for the next generation. Together, we will celebrate progress — and help shape the future of healthy learning environments for all children. These virtual events are FREE, and include Q&A opportunities.
A conversation with Congressman Bobby Scott (VA) on School Infrastructure and Funding, with audience Q&A.
Presentations by NIOSH Director John Howard, MD, and EPA Deputy Associate Administrator for Science Maureen Gwinn, Ph.D., DABT.
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.
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, Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO, 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.
Remarks by Congressman Paul Tonko (NY) focusing on the bipartisan Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act (H.R. 5123).
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.
Your action starts here! Join Healthy Schools Network in empowering your organization to host an inspiring event that educates and celebrates your school or state community advocating for healthier, safer learning environments for every child.
Find resources for parents and personnel, schools and childcares, and their communities.
Graphics, flyers, posters, and decals can be used in a variety of ways to show your support and bring awareness to the day.
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.
