Center for Green Schools

Last month, we gathered a panel of researchers, designers, industry experts, and manufacturers to talk about material health in schools. Watch the webinar to learn how schools are making healthier choices for students. https://lnkd.in/ePmXw3rH

We are excited to share that registration for the Green Schools Conference is officially open! Register today to join us in Orlando, March 3-4. https://lnkd.in/e8B7Aqai

The National Center on School Infrastructure has launched a resource hub, supported by the U.S. Department of Education, that will expand over time to provide tools, best practices, and technical assistance to state and local school leaders working to improve school facilities and grounds across the US. Visit the NCSI website at https://lnkd.in/gHiqJQsp to explore resources that can support safe, healthy, sustainable, and equitable educational facilities nationwide.

Join us for the 2025 Green Schools Conference and ADAPT Southeast Regional Conference in #LEED Gold, Orlando, Florida, March 3-4, 2025! Meet the HOST committee and learn more. We can't wait to see you there! https://bit.ly/3VKnOeb

Across the country, many districts are experiencing how excessive heat creates unhealthy schoolyard conditions, sometimes leading to the cancellation of recess or outdoor activities. Alison Ward, a Center for Green Schools 2023 leader in sustainability fellow, shares research and case studies on what schools around the country are doing to create heat-resilient schoolyards. https://lnkd.in/evMxfGWV

We are excited to introduce the 2025 Green Schools Conference host committee! Meet the committee members and learn about the fun outdoor activities they recommend in Orlando while you are visiting for the conference: https://lnkd.in/eKjtMhzG

The Center for Green Schools gathered 20 school capital planning and sustainability staff as well as partners for a coffee meet up at Greenbuild Conference in Philly last week. These opportunities to connect with peers and share best practices are limited, and we appreciate the support from Stantec and Shaw Contract, who helped make the event possible.

The deadline has been extended- the Best of Green Schools will now accept nominations until December 1st! Submit a nomination for yourself or a green school leader in your area who is working to advance green schools. Read about the categories and submit here: https://lnkd.in/ef6R3w-c

Early this week, Anisa Heming, the Center’s director, spoke to school district facilities leaders at the annual K12 Facilities Forum about integrating the risks of climate change into their financial and capital planning. Interested in getting your school district started? Check out the climate resilience briefing we released in September: https://lnkd.in/eu2Yg8YQ

Join us next Thursday for a 200-level webinar on selecting healthy materials for K-12 school construction projects. Presenters will highlight research risks posed by harmful chemicals found in common materials, discuss how design firms support school clients to address concerns, and share key product areas where healthier alternatives can create safer learning environments. Panelists include: - Gary Brock, Senior Associate, Sustainability Leader, HMFH Architects, Inc. - Heather Henriksen, Chief Sustainability Officer, Harvard University - Heather Jauregui, Principal and Director of Sustainability, Perkins Eastman - Simon Hyoun, VP Marketing & Communications, Softwood Lumber Board - Mary Pichetti, Executive Director, Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) - tim conway, VP of Sustainability, Shaw Contract - Wes Sullens, LEED Fellow, Director of LEED, U.S. Green Building Council - Seema Bhangar, Principal, Healthy Buildings & Communities on the Innovation and Research team, U.S. Green Building Council Registration is free. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/exkd37ny