GSI Executive Director Deborah Moore's Greening Work Featured in Womenetics
Deborah Moore was recently featured in an article in Womenetics, a website that "connects and inspires women in their personal and professional lives." "Helping Our Schools Go Green," by Corinne Garcia chronicles Deborah's beginnings in the green schools movement, and offers suggestions for getting started on school greening.
Toxins in Drinking Water and Air at CA Schools
October 7th, 2009
October 7th, 2009
The toxin acrolein has been found in the air surrounding 4 California schools, and unsafe levels of lead, pesticides and dozens of other toxins have been found in the drinking water at thousands of schools in all 50 states.
Growing Greener Schools Video
Why do we need green schools? Watch this 2-minute video and you'll be inspired.
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.