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Sustainability

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

5 questions to ask when taking on a green building project

Anisa Heming -
In celebration of Earth Day, DA guest columnist Anisa Heming addresses how to ensure a new green school supports student learning, protects student and teacher health, and cuts down operating and utility costs. She directs the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools.

How green schools bring environmental science alive

Matt Zalaznick -
Green school buildings make sustainability and environmental science real in a way that helps students understand their roles in the natural world.

Climate strikers push for stronger environmental ed

Matt Zalaznick -
As young people protest to force the world's governments to take more aggressive action on climate change, American students are also urging teachers to offer comprehensive instruction on environmental challenges.

How school buildings are getting smarter

Nancy Mann Jackson -
As the world becomes increasingly connected, school districts are harnessing new technologies, such as automation and facial recognition, to develop smart school buildings that are safer and more efficient.

How net-zero energy schools can turn a profit

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

Energy efficiency projects save Alabama district millions

Steven Blackburn -
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

DA Author -
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,...

Why K-12 is stuffing lunch waste

Kelley R. Taylor -
Every year, nearly 40 percent of food produced in America is thrown into the trash. That trend extends to the 5 billion lunches served...

School districts cut bus costs by going electric

Jason York -
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...

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