Green Schools are environmentally healthy schools. They provide healthy, comfortable, energy efficient, resource efficient, water efficient, and safe environments for our children. Because of their reduced environmental impact, they are good environmental citizens. The schools are also easy to operate and maintain. This environment helps children achieve higher test scores, help districts retain quality teachers and staff, reduce operating costs, increase average daily attendance, and reduce liability. They also reduce children’s exposure to toxic substances. Green School programs use integrated design in planning for new schools or rejuvenation and retrofitting of older schools.
Information and resources provided here can help you learn about Green Schools, what they are and their benefits. It is information you can use to design, build, and maintain healthy schools for our children.
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Other Sources
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. “What are Green Schools?” https://legacy.azdeq.gov/ceh/green1.html. Accessed October 25, 2024.
