The Lorax and Healthy Schools

 

Read Across America Day 2012 is showcasing The Lorax and while there may be many a Truffula tree planted, it’s also a great time to think about the indoor environment of your school.

NEA HIN has a host of resources that can help you improve the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of your school. Superior IEQ is one of the many components of a green, high-performance school. Our partners at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offer the IAQ Tools for Schools program to reduce exposures to IEQ contaminants in schools
through the voluntary adoption of sound and effective IAQ management plans. You can also learn more about “greening” your school by visiting the U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools.

So after you enjoy the book or the movie and have decided whether or not you need a sneed, think about how you can help create safer and healthier schools for all!