Center for Green Schools

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council is a global leader in advancing green schools and providing the resources needed to create sustainable, healthy, resilient, and equitable learning environments. We are driving the green school movement by working directly with those implementing sustainability within school systems and offering a wide array of initiatives that accelerate action.

Education & events
Equipping staff to create models of sustainability.

Peer networks
Connecting you with peers to learn and further your work.

Advocacy
Making the case for green schools to policymakers and school leaders.

Research
Producing research and guidance to support school system staff.

Latest news and insights

Feb 18, 2025

New resource: School IAQ online training course

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Jan 28, 2025

Networking, innovation and resilience: Events at the 2025 GSC x ADAPT Conference

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Jan 17, 2025

From 2024 into 2025: Growth at the Center for Green Schools

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Jan 17, 2025

Student and advocate voices will open the 15th annual Green Schools Conference

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Jan 08, 2025

Green specifications workshop shares strategies for healthier, more sustainable schools

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Jan 06, 2025

Apply for a 2025 GSC x ADAPT Southeast Regional Conference scholarship

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Dec 20, 2024

Top of the class: Educational facilities using wood

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Dec 12, 2024

From floor to ceiling: Healthy material choices for K–12 schools

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