Peer networks
Through professional learning networks, we train and convene hundreds of school system staff and leaders from across the U.S. to learn from each other and further their work to create green schools for all students. The professionals we work with impact the daily lives of over 8 million students.
School System Sustainability Leaders
The School Sustainability Leaders Network is the only professional learning community in the country that supports K-12 district-level staff working to expand sustainability programs that result in greener, more resilient and healthy schools. Learn more.
School Indoor Air Quality Leaders
The IAQ Leadership Network connects those working on air quality and environmental health at the school system level to share best practices, learn from experts, and collaborate across the United States. Learn more.
Green School Design & Construction Leaders
The design and construction network connects school system staff who are working on capital planning and capital projects and are interested in connecting with others across the country to learn and share best practices for sustainability. learn more
Benefits
For each of these networks, we provide:
- Virtual education and networking opportunities
- Annual summits to connect with peers and share best practices
- Closed online network to share resources and get questions answered
- Year-long fellowships to provide extra coaching and funding to attend professional development opportunities
Networks are specifically for school system employees and are free. Contact [email protected] to join.
School district professional spotlight
Learn about the school district professionals we work with.
Oct 20, 2023
Creating a drought-resistant oasis through community partnerships and native landscaping
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Aug 18, 2023
Words from the experts: Leading change for sustainable schools
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Aug 03, 2023
Insights into IAQ and green schools research: What's next?
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Jul 21, 2023
The sustainability journey of Helix Charter High School
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May 08, 2023
New national report highlights benefits of hiring K–12 sustainability and IAQ staff
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Jun 07, 2022
Black voices in green building: Bringing clean energy to schools
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School and district engagement
Each year the Center for Green Schools supports hundreds of schools and districts of all sizes, from across the country to pursue sustainability practices, policies, and programs. Those that were more engaged with the Center, had at least one member of staff participate in two or more programs over the course of the year, are listed below.
View the list of schools and districts that engaged with the Center (2023)
- Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, MA
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools, CO
- Albemarle County Public Schools, VA
- Alexandria City Public Schools, VA
- Ann Arbor Public Schools, MI
- Atlanta Public Schools, GA
- Austin Independent School District, TX
- Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
- Bellingham Public Schools, WA
- Bend-La Pine Schools, OR
- Berkeley Unified School District, CA
- Boise School District, ID
- Boston Public Schools, MA
- Boulder Valley School District, CO
- Brewster Central School District, NY
- Carmel Catholic High School, IL
- Carson City Schools, NV
- Cary Academy, NC
- Catlin Gabel School, OR
- Cheshire Academy, CT
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- City & Borough of Sitka, AK
- Clark County School District, NV
- Colorado Springs School District 11, CO
- Dakota County, MN
- Davis School District, UT
- DC Public Schools, DC
- Denver Public Schools, CO
- Detroit Public Schools, MI
- Educare DC, DC
- Evanston Township High School, IL
- Evanston/Skokie School District 65, IL
- Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
- Fayette County Public Schools, KY
- Fayetteville Public Schools, AR
- Fremont Unified School District, CA
- Gloucester County Public Schools, VA
- Good Shepherd Episcopal School, VA
- Hawaii Department of Education, HI
- Hawaii Preparatory Academy, HI
- Helix Charter School, CA
- Henrico County Public Schools, VA
- Highline School District, WA
- Hillsborough School District, OR
- Kamehameha Schools, HI
- Lincoln Public Schools, NE
- Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, CA
- Maplewood Richmond Heights School District, MO
- Miami Dade County Public Schools, FL
- Milwaukee Public Schools, WI
- Montgomery County Public Schools, MD
- Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186, IL
- Naperville Community Unit School District 203, IL
- New Hanover County Schools, NC
- Northeast Iowa Community College, IA
- Oakland Unified Public Schools, CA
- Orange County Public Schools, FL
- Parkway School District, MO
- Portland Public Schools, OR
- Poudre School District, CO
- Prince Georges County Public Schools, MD
- Prince William County Public Schools, VA
- Pyramid Lake Jr/Sr High School, NV
- Readington Township Public Schools, NJ
- Sacramento Unified School District, CA
- Salt Lake City School District, UT
- San Diego Jewish Academy, CA
- San Diego Unified School District, CA
- San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter Schools, CA
- Santa Fe Public Schools, NM
- School District of Palm Beach County, FL
- Seattle Public Schools, WA
- Snohomish School District, WA
- Spartanburg School District 7, SC
- St. Johns County School District, FL
- St. Louis Public Schools, MO
- The Academy of the Sacred Heart, LA
- The School District of Philadelphia, PA
- Thompson School District, CO
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA
- Virginia Community College System, VA
- Waitsfield School District, VT
- Westtown School, PA