2024
Yes
COVID-19 Mitigation in a K-12 School Setting: A Case Study of Avenues: The World School in New York City
https://doi.org/10.1089/hs.2023.0060
Iyengar, Ananya
North America
Observational
Teachers
Staff
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Ventilation rates
Filtration
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Particulate Matter (PM)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
COVID-19
COVID-19
Indoor air
Pandemic preparedness
SARS-CoV-2
Schools
Transmission mitigation
Ventilation
A well-resourced NYC private school implemented expert-guided COVID-19 measures and ventilation improvements, reducing case prevalence and improving indoor air quality. Positive community feedback highlights trust and communication, offering a model for future school pandemic responses.
2024