Schools have an obligation to operate in a manner that is ecologically and socially sound, as well as economically viable. To do this they need to act in a sustainable manner considering all three when making planning and operational decisions. Schools are being asked to support the regional, national and worldwide climate change efforts. This includes actions to educate, lower emissions, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. At the same time, distrits need to reduce unnecessary cost for maintenance and energy. Through these efforts, schools can become "Learning Laboratories" for the future citizens and leaders of the world.

For more information about Green Schools, visit the Institute for Sustainable Energy. The following links are resources for Colleges and Universities. New resources will be added soon for building Green Schools and Greening K-12 Schools.

It's not easy being green! - Keermit T. Frog

"It's not easy being green!"
- Kermit T. Frog

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12 Steps to a Sustainable High School

12 Steps to a Sustainable High School is an assessment and analysis tool that can be used by classrooms to promote understanding of how the complex current issues of energy, pollution, supply and consumption, and climate change are not just global, but also local. 12 Steps can empower students to make local changes that may effect how their school is run, the quality of life within the school, and even reduce the town’s spending.