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Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools

  • EPA Awards $34M in Grants

    The five grantees will work with schools in low-income, disadvantaged, and Tribal communities across the country to reduce indoor air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. 

    Learn more about the organizations selected for funding and their projects.

  • Strategies for Healthy Indoor Environments in School

    View the on-demand webinars to learn about best ventilation and cleaning practices in schools.
     

Promote a healthy learning environment at your school to reduce absenteeism, improve test scores and enhance student and staff productivity.

EPA Supports Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Learn about IAQ in Schools

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  • Why IAQ is Important to Schools
  • Take Action to Improve IAQ in Schools
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IAQ Tools for Schools Resources

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  • Framework for Effective School IAQ Management
  • IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit
  • IAQ Tools for Schools Preventive Maintenance Guidance Documents
  • IAQ Tools for Schools Video Resources

On-Demand Training Webinars

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  • IAQ Knowledge-to-Action Professional Training Webinar Series
  • IAQ Master Class Professional Training Webinar Series
  • Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools Webinar Series

Understanding IAQ Benefits

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  • Managing Asthma in Schools
  • Managing Radon in Schools
  • High Performance Schools
  • Improving Academic Performance

    Healthy School Renovations

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    • Energy Savings Plus Health Guidance
    • IAQ Design Tools for Schools

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    • EPA Programs Supporting Healthy Schools

    Upcoming Webinar:

    Reducing Airborne Viruses in Schools: Optimizing Ventilation and Energy Efficiency
    Thursday, February 6, 2025
    1 - 2:30 p.m. ET 

    Register today 


    On-demand Webinars:

    View all of our on-demand training webinars.


    Grant Funding to Address Indoor Air Pollution at Schools

    Learn about the grantees and their projects.

    Read the press release.

    Find School Infrastructure Resources

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    School districts interested in exploring infrastructure resources should visit the new National Center on School Infrastructure website. This site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and is based at the University of California, Berkeley. 

    Other IAQ Resources

    • EPA's IAQ Home Page
      Frequently Asked Questions about IAQ
      Subscribe to IAQ Email Update
    Contact Us about Indoor Air Quality in Schools to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
    Last updated on January 14, 2025
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