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

Sep 13, 2022

2022-2023 Center for Green Schools Fellows announced

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Sep 26, 2022

Celebrating LEED-certified schools: Private and independent schools

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Sep 19, 2022

Call for nominations for the 2023 Best of Green Schools Awards

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Sep 15, 2022

Explore what the 2023 Green Schools Conference has to offer

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Sep 06, 2022

Celebrating LEED-certified schools: Non-urban districts

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Sep 02, 2022

Helping teachers with sustainability curriculum

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Aug 22, 2022

2022 Green Ribbon Schools recipients honored

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Aug 15, 2022

Celebrating LEED-certified schools: Large urban districts

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