Center for Green Schools

Today, our director, Anisa Heming, joined US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 Administrator, Adam Ortiz, and EPA’s Senior Advisor for Climate Justice, Jasmine Davenport, in Philadelphia to celebrate the launch of the EPA’s grant program to address indoor air quality in schools. The Center for Green Schools is one of the five grantees under this program, which leverages $34 million over the next five years to build capacity at schools and school districts to manage indoor air quality and reduce climate emissions. Read more about the event: https://lnkd.in/ev6KJWsm

School facilities and capital planning staff are invited to join us on December 9th and 10th for a free interactive workshop in Washington, D.C. This workshop will focus on developing actionable healthy material goals and specifications for K-12 school building projects. Attendees will network and learn from peers and have the chance to workshop with experts in the field. Register and let us know you plan to attend- https://lnkd.in/dagKZzma

Join us on November 21st 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. Registration is free. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/exkd37ny

The 2025 Best of Green Schools call for nominations is now open! The Best of Green Schools Awards celebrate the hard work being done—by people, schools, campuses and organizations—to advance the schools movement. Nominations are welcome from diverse communities and educational settings worldwide. If you or someone you know has made an impact in advancing green schools during the 2023–2024 school year, submit an award nomination by 11:59 p.m. ET on Nov. 18. Learn more and submit your nominations here: https://lnkd.in/ef6R3w-c

USGBC Staff Spotlight! Thank you, Anisa Heming, for your dedication to USGBC's mission and vision over the years.

In case you missed it- the 2025 Green Schools Conference (GSC) is coming to Orlando! The conference will be held March 3–4 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Disney Springs. Learn more about this year's conference: https://lnkd.in/eUwqPShP

From athletic fields to schoolyards, school districts are challenged with maintaining varied and large turfgrass landscapes. Meghan Bernard, a Center for Green Schools 2023 leader in sustainability fellow, shares research on turf management for schools: https://lnkd.in/e7iqrV6C

The U.S. Department of Education launched the #PowerYourFuture Challenge to empower high school students to lead #cleanenergy solutions in their communities while exploring clean energy #careers! Your school could win $5,000 ⚡🔋 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BOqMa2

The Center for Green Schools and the Green Schools National Network are excited to once again partner for the 2025 Best of Green Schools Awards. Nominations are open now through November 18! Learn more and submit your nominations today. https://bit.ly/3TUBhiv

Get ready for the 15th annual Green Schools Conference in #LEED Gold Orlando, Florida! From March 3 - 4, 2025, join us in advocating for green schools as we share knowledge and explore best practices in sustainability. Registration opens later this fall. Learn more. https://bit.ly/4dyHeIR