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The State of Environmental Health in Southwestern Pennsylvania Schools ReportRead it now -
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Schools are affected by a range of environmental risk factors.Learn the risks, take action, and make a difference in our children's lives. We're here to help teachers, staff, parents, and administrators create and maintain safe and healthy school environments across Southwestern Pennsylvania.Learn the Issues
Join us for our 3rd Annual Healthy Schools Summit!
Are you worried about the air quality, mold, lead in drinking water, or asbestos in your school?
Wondering what role you can play in ensuring healthy, green, and sustainable learning environments?
Then join us at our Healthy Schools Summit.
This summit, open to the public, is an enriching learning opportunity that allows us
to share knowledge, collaborate, and take an active role
in promoting green and healthy learning environments.
Take Action NOW
Test Your School for Lead and Radon
Lead and radon are known environmental hazards often present in school buildings. Science confirms that these hazards impact our health, but steps can be taken to identify and prevent the harm to children and staff. If your school is located in Southwestern PA, apply for a mini-grant and request funding to test and remediate for lead and radon in your school.
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Read MoreExternal Threats
Are your kids at risk? Numerous potential environmental hazards lurk from industrial and power plant emissions, gas wells, compressor stations, mining operations, and active rail lines. More than 336,000 children are impacted by these environmental hazards across 128 school districts in 674 public school buildings in the 10-county Southwestern Pennsylvania region.
Success Stories
Scores of schools and school districts across our region are taking positive steps to help their students thrive in healthier environments. From testing for radon to cleaning green, discover how teachers, staff, and parents are working together to bring about positive change.
One Simple Step
That You Can Take TODAY To Make Schools Healthy
Limit Bus Idling to Only Five Minutes
Air pollution caused by bus idling enters the school building through open doors and windows. Children are especially vulnerable to the toxic effects of diesel exhaust because their respiratory systems are not fully developed.