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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Hub - online resource hub

It’s important for school district staff to understand how indoor air quality can support healthier students and staff, improve academic performance, and help build thriving school communities. Research shows clear links between indoor air quality and student health, learning, and school performance.

Checkout the Center for Green Schools’ IAQ Hub for a variety of resources including:

The IAQ Hub also provides resources on common challenges including mold, wildfire smoke, HVAC improvements, IAQ monitoring, chemical exposure, and staff training.

Additionally, the Center for Green Schools hosts an annual School Air Quality Fellowship, supporting K–12 public school district facilities leaders. Fellows receive practical training plus individualized, district-specific coaching to help turn IAQ and energy goals into an implementable plan alongside a trusted network of peer districts and technical experts. Meet the 2026-2027 Fellows and consider applying for the 2027-2028 cohort. Applications open in Spring 2027. Contact schools@usgbc.org if you have any questions.

Visit the IAQ Hub

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17th Annual Green Schools Conference - Austin, Texas
February 8-10, 2027

Each year, the GSC brings together a national community of educators, school leaders, designers and advocates committed to whole-school sustainability. From inspiring sessions and expert panels to meaningful networking opportunities, the GSC is where green school leaders unite to drive progress.

The 2027 event will feature two days of inspiring sessions, expert-led workshops, and dynamic networking opportunities, followed by optional post-conference tours, which offer attendees a chance to explore sustainability in action at local schools and organizations across the Austin area.

Join education and sustainability leaders from across the country to connect, learn, and advance the movement for healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable schools.

GSC is presented by the Center for Green Schools in partnership with the Green Schools National Network. Early bird registration closes November 30!

Register Today!

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Environmental Fridays Guest Lecture Series - Virtual Series
Fridays, September 11- December 18, 2026 from 9:30a.m. - 11:00a.m. ET

Environmental Fridays is a free, weekly guest‑lecture series designed to inspire, educate, and immerse students in real‑world environmental issues and solutions. Educators may want to attend because the sessions provide engaging, evidence‑based content that supplements classroom learning with expert insights. Participants will learn about environmental justice, sustainability challenges, real‑world science applications, and career pathways from professionals across universities, government, consulting, law, and activism.

Checkout season XI's line up!

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Many new grant opportunities have been posted to the MI Green School Guide: Funding Resources webpage. Opportunities are open to schools, districts, teachers, and youth-led groups. Some are also open to community organizations and local units of government.

New opportunities support:

Please contact Charlotte Nana Mayworm, MI Healthy Climate Fellow, if you’d like application or project planning assistance. Email Charlotte at MaywormC1@Michigan.gov or call 517-855-8168.