Healthy School Environments

Protect Students During Emergencies and Natural Disasters

Learn about the actions schools can take to stay open during, or reopen quickly and safely after, natural disasters and extreme weather events.

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Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers: Tips and Resources

Use these EPA factsheets to help prepare your school in case of emergencies including wildfire smoke and extreme heat.

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The health of a school's environment can affect the attendance, concentration, performance and health of both students and educators. This website presents information on key topics about establishing and enhancing healthy school environments.

Create a Healthy School Environment

Find the resources created for school administrators, principals, facilities managers, teachers and staff to improve the school environment.

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Environmental Health Threats

Learn about environmental heath threats that can affect your school, students and staff.

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Resources for Educators and Coaches

Teach students about the environment and keep your classrooms healthy.

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Healthy Child Care

Healthcare providers, government agencies and parents can find resources for reducing young children’s exposure to pollutants in child care facilities.

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School Funding Opportunities

Competitive funding announcements for projects and programs related to improving children’s health.

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Protecting Children's Environmental Health

Find information and tools for protecting children from environmental pollutants.

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Healthy School Environments

Protect Students During Emergencies and Natural Disasters

Schools as Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers: Tips and Resources