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Indoor Air Quality Management Helping to Improve Academic Achievement

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Every school district values educational achievement, low absentee rates, high grades and test scores, and an active and engaged student body. To achieve these aims, schools across the country are focusing on creating healthy indoor environments. With two 2012 ED-Green … Continue reading →

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Cultivating the Seeds of Knowledge; Growing a Greener Future for our Nation

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Arne Duncan

Cross-posted from the CEQ Blog As the bitter chill of winter retreats, the vibrancy of spring beckons us outdoors reminding us of the inextricable link between the natural world and our daily lives.  In striving to meet the President’s challenge … Continue reading →

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Turning School Buses Green

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Guest Blogger

On April 1, President Obama unveiled his green fleet initiative, which ensures that by 2015, all new vehicles purchased by federal agencies will be electric, gas-electric hybrid, or alternatively fueled.  “In an economy that relies so heavily on oil, rising … Continue reading →

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