From Asphalt to Outdoor Learning: Where Schoolyard Greening Starts
Key Takeaways: Schoolyard greening converts hardscape into flexible outdoor learning spaces using modular planters, native plants and vertical…
October 6Latest in: Sustainability + Wellness
What Yale’s Science Hill Geothermal Project Shows About Campus Decarbonization
Key Takeaways: Yale completed a 263-borehole geothermal field under Science Hill, reaching 850 feet into bedrock to serve…
October 6
The Case for Daylighting in Schools
Key Takeaways: Daylighting in schools supports circadian health, mood and daytime performance, with researchers recommending at least 250…
September 28
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Every day, over 50 million K–12 students walk into schools across the United States. Within these walls, they develop academic, social, and behavioral skills that will shape the rest of…
May 21
Why Recycled Plastic Playground Equipment Is Worth Considering
Key Takeaways: Recycled plastic playground equipment (HDPE panels, molded polyethylene) offers weather resistance, UV stability and low maintenance…
September 28
How LED Retrofits Are Reshaping School Infrastructure
Key Takeaways: LED retrofits at scale cut school energy use by 60% or more and free up millions…
August 28
School Cleaning in 2026: From Upkeep to Accountability
Key Takeaways: School cleaning is a federal and state compliance function starting in 2026, covering air quality, chemical…
August 21
Maplewood Middle School: A New Model for Educational Environments
Key Takeaways: Maplewood Middle School (Menasha, WI, 2025) is the largest net zero middle school in the U.S.,…
July 10
Cleaner Classrooms Start with Summer HVAC Work
Key Takeaways: Summer is the best time for school HVAC maintenance: duct cleaning, filter replacement, ventilation checks and…
July 1
What Rising Temperatures Mean for School Facilities
Key Takeaways: Rising heat waves are disrupting school operations, stressing aging facilities, and creating health risks for students…
June 25
Why Custom Outdoor Furniture Is a Smart Investment for Schools
Key Takeaways: Custom outdoor furniture for schools improves campus identity, supports outdoor learning spaces and boosts family confidence…
June 17