Education & Awareness

Green Schools

Every student attending public or private schools in the City of Baltimore deserves to receive the best education available in a safe and healthy environment.

By “greening” our schools, we provide a healthy environment for both students and staff, improve academic performance, and save money which can then be spent on educational resources. Through an environmentally-based education children can be taught about the impacts their behaviors have on their communities, both local and global, encouraging them to become better stewards of their communities and the planet. Here are five strategies to help:

• Incorporate sustainability into curriculum and activities
• Build and retrofit green school buildings
• Adopt a green facilities management guide for school operations
• Implement a teacher training and certification program for sustainability
• Recognize schools making strides in sustainability