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Reading Riding and Retrofit Program Improves Sustainability in Schools
Gearing Up for the 2016 Green Schools Conference and Expo…Pittsburgh Here We Come!
From its humble beginnings over six years ago, the Green Schools Conference and Expo has grown and evolved into one of the most transformative events I have ever been a part of. Yet, some things have remained the same: the energy and enthusiasm of the participants,...
The Food Connection
By Karen Dittrich, Creatif Leaf Marketing Food not only nourishes the body and mind, but it can also be used as a catalyst to create sustainable school communities where students gain knowledge about healthy sustainable living throughout the school grounds, which...
Steps Towards Sustainable School Food
By Greg Christian, Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners I recently did a three day food waste study with the Environmental Protection Agency at a school district in Illinois. Here is what we found: 10-20% overproduction, 100% processed food, canned...
A Salute to Deborah Moore: A True Green Schools Pioneer
On January 29, 2016, Deborah Moore, Executive Director for the Green Schools Initiative, announced she would be stepping down to join the Union of Concerned Scientists as their Western States Senior Campaign Manager. She assumed her new position on February 1, 2016....
Paving the Way to Healthy School Environments through Superior IAQ
The old saying goes “We are what we eat.” But you know as well as I do that we, as individuals, are much more than that. A variety of factors influence who we are and, in turn, how we learn and interact with our surroundings. One of these factors has begun to...
Case Study: Blue Valley School District’s IAQ Program Supports Optimal Learning Environments for Student Achievement
By. Cyndy Merse, GSNN Content Writer Blue Valley School District (BVSD) in Overland Park, Kansas is committed to providing opportunities for academic and personal growth for each of its 22,023 students. This commitment was a driving force behind the district’s...
Case Study: School District of Philadelphia Models IAQ Success for Large, Urban School Districts
By. Cyndy Merse, GSNN Content Writer The School District of Philadelphia is the eighth largest school district in the country (by enrollment), serving a racially and ethnically diverse population of more than 131,000 K-12 students. As with many large, urban school...
Case Study: North East Independent School District’s Emphasis on Asthma Awareness and Education Drive IAQ Program’s Success
By. Cyndy Merse, GSNN Content Writer The North East Independent School District (NEISD) is the second largest school district in the San Antonio, Texas area and serves approximately 67,500 students. Like many districts of its size, NEISD is not a stranger to dealing...
New Research: Effects of Indoor Environmental Quality on Students’ Test Scores and Health
By Ulla Haverinen-Shaughnessy and Richard J. Shaughnessy Fundamental strategies for managing indoor environmental quality (IEQ) include controlling thermal conditions, adequate ventilation, and effective cleaning. However, IEQ is frequently compromised in schools and...
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