Green Schools
Students, parents and teachers are working together to promote green schools. From reducing paper usage, implementing recycling programs or developing environmental science classes, schools are helping make a cleaner planet. Learn more about green schools and how you can take action and make your school more eco-friendly.
How can you help “green” your school?
- 5 Ways to Green Up Your School
- Green K-12 Schools and the LEED® for Schools Green Building Rating System™
- Green School Design: Cost-Effective, Healthy, and Better for Education
- Indoor Air Quality: Tools for Helping Your School
- Greening a High School
- Energy Smart Schools
- Starting an Environmental Club at a Middle School
- Greening a K-12 Curriculum
- Benefits of School Gardening
- No Child Left Inside
LEED FOR SCHOOLS RATING SYSTEM
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Schools Rating System recognizes the unique nature of the design and construction of K-12 schools and buildings, addressing such things as energy efficiency, water conservation and mold prevention. Schools are certified at four different levels: certified, silver, gold, and platinum.
- Hilltop Montessori School (CERTIFIED), Birmingham
- Homewood Middle School (SILVER), Birmingham
- NASA Child Development Center (CERTIFIED), Huntsville
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED for Schools is the recognized benchmark for green schools.
