All over the country, schools are going green and using the LEED for Schools Green Building Rating System. LEED-certified schools have excellent daylighting and ventilation, high indoor air quality and reduced levels of environmental toxins.
Chances are, if there isn’t a LEED school in your state already, there will be one soon. Find out if there is a green school near you.
- LEED for Schools interactive Google maps (updated July 31, 2008)
- Spreadsheet of LEED-registered schools (updated July 31, 2008)
- Spreadsheet of LEED-certified schools (updated July 31, 2008)
For students and teachers, green schools mean reduced incidence of asthma, decreased absenteeism, improved academic performance and increased teacher satisfaction.
For parents, green schools offer the confidence that comes with knowing their children spend their days in an environment that is both healthy and conducive to learning.
