Coordinated by Healthy Schools Network, National Healthy Schools Day will be celebrated during the week of April 13, 2026, with a national speaker series and expert panels focused on past progress and future directions.
Launched 30 years ago, the Healthy Schools movement has helped transform how schools address indoor air quality, toxic exposures, and environmental hazards. This year’s observance brings together policymakers, researchers, advocates, and educators to reflect on progress and advance solutions for the next generation. Together, we will celebrate progress — and help shape the future of healthy learning environments for all children. These virtual events are FREE, and include Q&A opportunities.
A conversation with Congressman Bobby Scott (VA) on School Infrastructure & Funding, with audience Q &A. Moderated by Tracy Washington Enger, MS, Healthy Schools Network and EPA Indoor Air Division (retired).
Presentations by NIOSH Director John Howard, MD, and EPA Deputy Associate Administrator for Science Maureen Gwinn, PhD, DABT, with audience Q&A.
Featuring climate resilience experts Joel Smith, MPP, climate change impacts and adaptation researcher (retired), and Joel Scheraga, PhD, EPA senior executive (retired) and Senior Advisor, Healthy Schools Network. Introduction by John Reeder, Executive Director, Healthy Schools Network.
Some states are implementing programs or developing strategies to improve indoor air quality in schools—from legislation and infrastructure investment to inspection programs and voluntary building standards.
Remarks by Congressman Paul Tonko (NY) focusing on the bipartisan Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act (H.R. 5123). Moderated by Tracy Washington Enger, MS, Healthy Schools Network, and EPA Indoor Air Division (retired).
Capstone event celebrating National Healthy Schools Day with a conversation reflecting on the evolution of the healthy schools movement and identifying priorities for the next decade.
Find resources for parents and personnel, schools and childcares, and their communities.
Graphics, flyers, posters, and decals can be used in a variety of ways to show your support and bring awareness to the day.
Is your school planning or doing renovations or repairs? Make sure that contractors protect occupants from dust, fumes, debris, and heavy equipment.
See our RESOURCES on safe renovation practices.
