Feds Launch Green Ribbon School Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A tree-planting ceremony at the Department of Education headquarters marked the launch of a new program to recognize eco-friendly school facilities and operations that aims to both help schools in need of money and prepare students for jobs.
The Green Ribbon Schools program will “recognize schools that have taken great strides in greening their curricula, buildings, school grounds and overall building operations,” according to a department statement.
Read More USGBC, Princeton Review Launch Second Green Colleges Guide
NEW YORK — For the second year, students headed to college can select where to go to school based on the question: how green is it?
Longtime test-prep company the Princeton Review worked with the U.S.
Read More California University Builds Eco-Friendly Apartments
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Zoran Krecak
Entering the educational market, InPro promoted Zoran Krecak to the newly created position of education market manager. Krecak served as an inside sales representative for the past five years, covering door and wall protection products. He earned his bachelor’s of business administration in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Updates to MasterFormat Improves Green Project Delivery
Green building is an accelerating trend in school construction. According to McGraw-Hill’s Green Outlook 2011 report, education is showing significant increases in green building, particularly with bigger projects. The report attributes green building’s rapid expansion largely to growing public awareness and an increase in local and federal government regulations.
Sustainable buildings benefit educational institutions by leading to healthier learning environments and lower energy and water use.
Read More Vandal-Resistant Wire Guards
Chase Security Systems’ model CSGW 18187 wire guards are designed to protect emergency lights, clocks, speakers and exit signs against vandalism or accidental damage. The units are constructed of a 7-gauge steel and welded at all points for strength. The wire guards are available in various sizes and shapes and finishes.
Energy-Efficiency Dashboard
The Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard from QA Graphics provides a way to integrate a school’s energy efficiency and sustainability into the curriculum. Available as an application that can be used online or on other technology, such as interactive whiteboards or kiosks, the dashboard includes educational resources with real-time resource use statistics, educational demos showing how sustainable features work, interactive quizzes, games and environmental tips.
Read More CEFPI and EPA Host Free IEQ Event
SAN ANTONIO — CEFPI and the EPA are offering a free one-day training session with national indoor environmental quality experts for districts 
interested in learning more about maintaining healthy schools.
interested in learning more about maintaining healthy schools.The program, “Healthy Schools: Effectively Implementing an IEQ Management Program,” will take place on May 12 at the North East Independent School District in San Antonio.
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