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Publications

Provided here are full documents and links to major and detailed reports by governmental agencies, researchers, advocacy organizations. and other public and private groups about school building conditions, their impacts and what can be done about them.

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Green Futures Plan For Philadelphia Schools

05/24/2016

Green Futures – A sustainable plan for the School District of Philadelphia.

EPA- Indoor Air Quality

04/18/2016

Indoor Air Quality in High Performance Schools – Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools – US

AFT Letter

05/14/2015

A letter to the Sec. of Education about school conditions and a survey of teachers.

HIP HIA For Organizers

12/2013

Human Impact Partners’ Health Impact Assesment: An Effective Strategy to Use in Organizing Campaigns and to Build Community Power

AIHA Mold and Dampness

03/26/2013

American Industrial Hygiene Association’s Position Statement On Mold and Dampness in the Built Environment

Healthy Schools - 2015

01/2013

Healthy Schools Network, Inc. – Healthy Schools 2015 Report.

A Call for Research

02/27/2012

The Center for Greener Schools – The Impact of School Buildings on Student Health and Performance- A Call for Research

CA Building Dampness, Mold & Health

09/2011

State of Calif. Dept of Public Health – Statement on Building Dampness, Mold & Health.

Guidelines For Indoor Air Quality

2009

World Health Organization’s Guidelines For Indoor Air Quality – Dampness and Mould (Mold).

Indoor Air Quality

02/10/2005

Position Document Approved by ASHRAE Board of Directors

A Permanent Fix

04/01/2003

School Maintenance – Preventive Repairs & Permanent Fixes

Do School Facilities Affect Educational Outcome

01/2003

Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations Staff Information Report.

Protection of Children

1997

Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks

GAO - School Facilities

06/1996

Americas Schools Report Differing Conditions. GAO Report to Congressional Requestors.