Healthy Schools Network has published a new report titled Towards
Healthy Schools 2015 that cites multiple studies documenting the
benefits of healthy indoor learning environments on attendance and
achievement. It presents state-level data and policy summaries. A
detailed narrative notes some progress at US EPA and the Department of
Education in encouraging states, but also urges swifter actions by
federal and state agencies. Claire Barnett, Healthy Schools Network’s
Executive and Coalition coordinator, states that “ Environmental
problems like indoor pollution, PCBs, molds, and toxic chemicals, are
absolute barriers to attendance and learning.
Read the full report below and learn more at
http://www.healthyschools.org