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

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

Clean Energy in Schools Symposium

BPS Sustainability and Transportation Staff Join the School Leadership in Clean Energy Network

Center for Green Schools report

New national report highlights benefits of hiring K–12 sustainability and IAQ staff

U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Award

U.S. Department Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Award for BPS

Pollutionwatch

Pollutionwatch: how initiative could improve air quality in UK schools

BE+ Change Agent Photo 2022

BPS Sustainability Director Katherine Walsh Named 2022 Change Agent of the Year

Boston Arts Academy, Photo Courtesy of Perkins Eastman

10 Tips for Eco-Friendly Facilities

Green New Deal for BPS

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Green New Deal for BPS

Upcoming Events

2023-2024 Boston Public Schools District Calendar

March 5-7, 2024: Green Schools Conference

CONTACT US

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

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