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Sustainability

Senate passes relief bill with billions in education funding, sends back to House

Charles Hendrix -
The Senate passed its version of a relief package that includes approximately $126 billion in funding for K-12 education, down from the nearly $130 billion provided by the House.

3 ways schools can improve and maintain indoor air quality

David Payne and Paul Tisch -
Investments in this area not only combat COVID-19, but also provide a safety net for future viruses down the line.

How an outdoor classroom blends ed-tech with nature

Matt Zalaznick -
Long before COVID, Thousand Oaks High School in California began designing an outdoor classroom equipped with all the instructional technology of an indoor learning space.

How 2 Oregon districts are amping up energy efficiency

Matt Zalaznick -
Energy efficiency may not make as big a splash as solar panels, but changing a school's lights bulbs and other measures can be a low-cost way to generate significant savings. 

Sending utilities savings to the classroom

Matt Zalaznick -
Upgrading the boiler system at Myrtle Crest Elementary School in rural Oregon ended up costing its district nothing.

How a district keeps up with its own energy standards

Matt Zalaznick -
When more energy-efficient new facilities are built in Bend La-Pine Schools, administrators determine where similar energy upgrades can be made to older buildings.

How 2 school districts are ‘electrifying their rides’

Matt Zalaznick -
Electric buses not only keep pollutants out of the air and save fuel costs, but they can also generate some revenue for a school district.

How 2 districts made the big shift to solar power

Matt Zalaznick -
The switch to solar power in Arkansas' Batesville School District had two big benefits: more affordable green energy and a big raise for teachers. 

See which states lead in solar-powered schools

Matt Zalaznick -
More than 7,300 public and private schools—serving 5.3 million students—now use solar power, and many of the K-12 sustainable energy projects are financed by a third party.

Why a school building’s health is critical to reopening

Chris Burt -
Proper filtration and ventilation are just the start; a greener future means providing safe school environments for all

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