States Rack Up Green Cleaning Successes
More than a dozen states have passed bills requiring green cleaning in schools in the last couple of years. Momentum is growing, as about a half dozen other states caught on in 2009-10, introducing legislation for green cleaning in schools.
A Healthy Schools Celebration
May 6th, 2010
May 6th, 2010
The 2010 National Healthy Schools Day engendered 10 national and 45 state and local events around the country. "Keeping children healthy in school and ready to learn is the most important thing parents, schools and industry can do to brighten their future and revitalize the state's economy," said Assemblywoman Julia Brownley.
Obama Administration Takes Historic Steps for Sustainability Education
February 11th, 2010
February 11th, 2010
The Obama administration has taken an historic step toward environmental sustainability: for the first time ever, the President's 2011 budget has called out as a priority promoting healthy schools for all children and integrating environmental literacy into U.S. Department of Education programs.
Green Schools and Safe Routes to School: They're for Everyone!
Two recent articles in the New York Times highlight the benefits of students walking to school -- in Italy and beyond; and how integrating greening into the curriculum can build civic-minded students, and perhaps even help safeguard public health.
The Climate Change Front: Of Summits and Curricula
Don't wait for someone else to take the next steps after the Copenhagen Climate Conference summit -- you and your students can begin making a difference today. Read our brief report on climate talks from another summit -- The California Green Schools Summit -- and use these excellent climate curricula and resources.
Critical Connections: How Student Health Impacts Achievement
December 3rd, 2009
December 3rd, 2009
Advocates and lawmakers are focusing on dangerous conditions in schools, poor student health, and their impact on student achievement.