Founded in 1995, Healthy Schools Network is an award-winning 501(c)3 that has fostered the national healthy school environments movement.
A new George Washington University study warns that proposed CDC budget cuts could eliminate tens of thousands of public health jobs and slash billions from state and local economies.
HSN’s Executive Director John Reeder will be joining more than 170 leaders from 30 countries to develop a Global Framework for Action and catalyze new national blueprints to improve IAQ across regions.
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DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE “LONG COVID”—fatigue, headaches, brain fog? The US Department of Education says schools may be required to accommodate your child.
The beginning of the school year is a great time to consider key questions about school conditions and practices that can affect children and staff.
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First, visit your school. See our Tips for School Building Visits and Tours
Your school has environmental problems if:
If your school does not have or decides not to appoint a healthy schools committee that represents parents and staff, start your own committee.
Common starting issues: eliminate toxic products; stop bus idling; improve indoor air quality/ventilation; reduce dampness and stop molds; eliminate lead in paint and water.
Having asthma attacks at school or just more headaches, itchy eyes, and trouble concentrating? See our Resources on improving Indoor Air Quality.
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