Healthy Schools News is published five times per year to help schools create healthier environments for students and staff in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (EPA's Region 10). It shares news, practical tools, funding opportunities, tips, events, and more.
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Healthy Schools News - March 2021 (PDF)(2 pp, 850 K)
In this issue: Safer use of disinfectants; Webinars on healthy indoor air in schools; "Choose Safe Places" story map; Healthy, Resilient and Sustainable Communities grants; New deadline for President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA).
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Healthy Schools News - January 2021 (PDF)(3 pp, 643 K)
In this issue: Healthy School Toolbox.
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Healthy Schools News - November 2020 (PDF)(2 pp, 1 MB)
In this issue: Tribal curriculum on lead awareness; President's Environmental Youth Awards; Webinar on indoor air quality in schools; Mitigating exposure to 3D printer emissions; EPA-approved disinfectants.
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Healthy Schools News - October 2020 (PDF)(2 pp, 885 K)
In this issue: Disinfectants, indoor air, wildfire smoke, remote learning resources.
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Healthy Schools News - July 2020 (PDF)(2 pp, 1 MB)
In this issue: Reopening schools - EPA and CDC guidance.
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Healthy Schools News - April 2020 (PDF)(2 pp, 1 MB)
In this issue: PreK-12 environmental education resources that kids, parents, and teachers can use during school closures.