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Sustainability

One district’s energy efficiency project will give students a boost—and save $20 million

Conserving natural resources and the comfort of staff and students are two goals of the Cherry Creek School District’s extensive energy efficiency project that will save millions.

75% of ESSER dollars are unspent and deadlines are approaching

ESSER funds offer schools a unique opportunity to both respond to the pandemic and tackle the backlog of deferred maintenance.

$500 million worth of help coming for cleaner schools and buses

Building Better School Infrastructure grants will support energy- and cost-saving redesigns and help districts transition to electric school buses.

Attleboro High School: Lighting the way for 21st century campuses

One recent study found that over one school year, students who were exposed to more sunlight during their school day displayed 26 percent higher reading outcomes and 20 percent higher math outcomes.
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$1.2 trillion infrastructure plan looks like another windfall for schools

Bill funds removal of lead pipes that supply drinking water to schools, safe routes to schools programs, expanded broadband access, and clean school bus programs.

A unique chance to address indoor air quality in schools

Hopefully, many school districts will use American Rescue Plan funds to invest in air quality projects, perhaps their first in decades. When they do, it is important that they invest wisely.
Wed Sep 22nd, 2021

How a major power provider teaches schools energy efficiency

The TVA's School Uplift project should help public school officials in seven states realize energy savings that can be redirected to classroom instruction
Wed May 19th, 2021

4 ways donated furniture energizes a makerspace

Perfectly sound furniture that might have ended up in a landfill now fills out a makerspace and activity lounge at Donald Meyer Elementary School.
Fri Apr 30th, 2021

South Carolina digs into Title I toolbox for summer campus repairs

Districts are planning ventilation and HVAC upgrades with ESSER funds, as well as other maintenance projects, over a shortened summer break.
Wed Apr 7th, 2021

How to cope with the environmental costs of COVID controls

Which COVID-19 prevention measures should we keep in the long term and which may hinder our sustainability goals?
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Tue Apr 6th, 2021

Biden’s American Jobs Plan would provide $100 billion for school construction, repair

The money, half supplied through direct grants and the other $50 billion through bonds, also includes $45 billion to replace lead water pipes nationwide.
Thu Apr 1st, 2021