Founded in 1995, Healthy Schools Network is an award-winning 501(c)3 that has fostered the national healthy school environments movement.
Extreme heat is affecting students, school staff, parents, and school communities. During the week of August 24-28, Healthy Schools Network is helping amplify practical steps families and schools can take now while encouraging people to share what heat looks like in their own schools.
Join Healthy Schools Network and national partners in Washington, DC, on August 5 for a one-day summit focused on advancing a Health-First Agenda for America’s Schools.
Together, leaders in children’s health, education, public health, policy, advocacy, and industry will identify shared priorities and practical recommendations to create healthier, safer, and more resilient schools for every child.
📅 August 5, 2026
📍 Barbara Jordan Conference Center • Washington, DC
During the week of August 24-28, Healthy Schools Network is helping amplify practical steps families and schools can take now while encouraging people to share what heat looks like in their own schools.
On August 5, 2026, leaders from public health, education, environmental justice, research, industry, and state,
The event will bring together an unprecedented coalition of leaders and experts spanning disciplines, sectors and institutions to shape the first-ever Health-First Agenda for America’s Schools.
This summit will convene leaders in children’s health, public health and health equity, education, research, policy, and industry to develop a bold, actionable Health-First Agenda for America’s Schools.
Healthy Schools Network (HSN), the nation’s leading advocate for children’s environmental health in schools, is seeking a visionary Executive Director to guide the organization’s next phase of national impact.
The Earth’s climate is changing in unprecedented ways. Across the US, we are seeing more frequent and intense storms, floods, heat waves, and wildfires, plus the spread of infectious diseases.
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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.
