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

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

Pollutionwatch

Pollutionwatch: how initiative could improve air quality in UK schools

BE+ Change Agent Photo 2022

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

BPS Outdoor Teaching and Learning article in BTU newsletter

Supporting Outdoor Learning in Boston

BPS Outdoor Classroom at Otis Elementary School

Invest in BPS Outdoor Teaching & Learning Spaces, Curriculum, and Partnerships

New Bottle Refill Station

Boston Public Schools Awarded $6.215M Grant from U.S. EPA

Upcoming Events

2023-2024 Boston Public Schools District Calendar

September 7, 2023: First Day of School Year 2023-2024

September 26-29, 2023: Greenbuild International Conference and Expo

March 5-7, 2024: Green Schools Conference

CONTACT US

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

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