HEALTHY & SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS

What is a Green School?

What is a Green School?

A green school is a school that 1. reduces environmental impacts and costs; 2. improves occupants’ health and performance; 3. increases environmental and sustainability literacy.
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Our Vision

Every Boston Public Schools student will attend a healthy and sustainable school.

Our Focus

Climate & Energy

Curriculum

Engagement

Environmental
Justice

Healthy School Environment

Outdoor Teaching
& Learning

Transportation

Water

Zero Waste

Recent News

Center for Green Schools IAQ Management Plan Toolkit

BPS featured in new Center for Green Schools School District IAQ Management Plan Toolkit

White House Summit on Sustainable and Healthy K-12 School Buildings and Grounds

Katherine H. Walsh Represents BPS at White House Summit for Sustainable & Healthy K-12 Schools

BPS Accepts 2024 Best of Green Schools Award

BPS Awarded 2024 Best of Green Schools Award

Go Green Radio Segment - Katherine Walsh

Go Green Radio with Jill Buck – Interview with Katherine H. Walsh, BPS Sustainability

EPA Clean Bus Grant Announcement

BPS Wins $20M U.S. EPA Clean Bus Grant for 50 Electric Buses

Go Green Radio Segment - Katherine Walsh

Go Green Radio with Jill Buck – Interview with Virginia Leary, BPS Zero Waste

Green City Growers article - WGBH

Outdoor classrooms introduce Boston students to agriculture and the joy of growing food

Hydroponics Article - WBZ

5 schools in Boston receiving hydroponic towers to grow healthy food

Gardens Bloom at BPS

Garden Program Blooms at Boston Public Schools

Ribbon Cutting BGA Outdoor Classroom

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces 10 New School Garden Programs

Lauren Bolton

BPS Environmental Technician Lauren Bolton awarded IAQ Fellowship

2023 Awardees Map - DOE Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign

BPS Awarded Best in Class – Energy Efficiency Plus Health

Upcoming Events

2023-2024 Boston Public Schools District Calendar

March 5-7, 2024: Green Schools Conference

CONTACT US

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1216 Dorchester Ave.
Boston, MA 02125
617-635-9576

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