Healthy Schools Brochure Delivers Info on Healthy Educational Environments

"Across the country, more than 53 million children and six million adults spend their days in our elementary and secondary schools," said Robert Varney, regional administrator of EPA's New England office. "Reducing environmental risks inside these buildings is critical for public health and for our children to get the education they need."

The booklet, called "Healthy Schools, lessons for a clean educational environment" was developed by the New England regional office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It provides an easy-to-read guide for administrators, educators and parents looking at ways to make sure local school buildings provide a healthy learning environment.

 

The brochures include sections on indoor air quality issues, such as mold, asthma, and radon; toxics; drinking water; outdoor air quality issues such as UV rays and diesel buses; oil storage and how to make schools green.

Copies of the brochure are linked here at EPA