Why green schools?

Purpose: To advocate the adoption of Green School Design & Construction policies by all school districts within San Diego County.

20% of America goes to school every day. More than a quarter of these students and teachers attend schools that are considered substandard or dangerous to occupant health.

Public and private schools alike are realizing that going green is a no-brainer. On average, green schools save $100,000 per year - enough to hire two new teachers, buy 200 new computers or purchase 5,000 new textbooks.

If all new school construction and school renovations went green starting today, energy savings alone would total more than $20 billion over the next 10 years.

By promoting the design and construction of green schools, we can make a tremendous impact on student health, test scores, teacher retention, school operational costs and the environment.

Benefits of green schools (headline)
* A healthy, productive learning environment
* Improved teacher retention
* Financial savings
* Hands-on learning
* Environmentally friendly