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Sustainability

How net-zero energy schools can turn a profit

Investing in net-zero energy school buildings can pay dividends to districts down the line.

Energy efficiency projects save Alabama district millions

An energy performance contract helps Madison County save energy and reinvest in creating award-winning schools.

STEM Activities for Kids Plants Career Seeds for Georgia Students

At first, the class was like any other at Georgia’s Quitman County School District. Kids sat at desks while an adult lectured. Despite appearances, this was no ordinary lecture. Schneider […]

Why K12 is stuffing lunch waste

Every year, nearly 40 percent of food produced in America is thrown into the trash. That trend extends to the 5 billion lunches served in U.S. public schools each year, […]

First Person: How one district is still recovering from Hurricane Harvey

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Sheldon ISD in Houston has relied on community support and its own resilience to get classes going again. When the storm hit on August […]

School districts cut bus costs by going electric

Districts in Minnesota and California are participating in pilot programs that provide all-electric, zero-emissions buses that should cost much less to power and maintain. Schmitty & Sons, a transportation company […]
Tue Oct 24th, 2017

Architectural award goes to Arkansas school for collegiate feel

An $84 million renovation that includes a pedestrian walkway and greater security at Fayetteville High School in Arkansas is one of many projects recognized by the American Institute of Architects. […]
Thu Oct 20th, 2016

Propane bus fleets gain momentum in U.S. schools

Transitioning to eco-friendly propane school buses may help districts save money and safeguard student health. Nearly every top school bus market now operates propane-fueled vehicles in its fleets, including Chicago, […]
Thu Jul 28th, 2016

Green school enriches students and the community

A middle school in Hampton Bays Public Schools in New York has bridged the needs of its students and the community. In fact, the community helped design Hampton Bays Middle […]
Thu Jul 28th, 2016

Schools build for the future

Historic schools in Boston, built before World War II, are finally receiving a facelift. On the other side of the country, Carmel USD in California found that controlling and maintaining […]
Mon Jul 18th, 2016

New environmental tool empowers high school scientists

Biology students in 13 Howard County public high schools have a new tool to study the Chesapeake Bay watershed. By using the survey tool, students help environmental scientists keep an […]
Mon Jun 27th, 2016