 | | Green Schools:
>> Use 30-50% less water
>> Use 30% less energy
>> Save waste costs by 50-90
>> Reduce absenteeism
>> Have higher teacher retention
>> Have fewer sick days and lower asthma instances
>> May improve student test scores
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Green Schools are those that are designed to be healthier for students, teachers, and the environment. They provide a healthy learning atmosphere with measureable results.
Green Schools Symposium
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and the U.S. Green Building Council Greater Houston Area Chapter (USGBC GHAC) wish to invite you to the third in a series of symposia on Green Schools, October 11, 2008 at the United Way, located at 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch is provided. RSVP Required.
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>> Green Schools Symposium Part 1, January 17, 2008 for superintendents and board members. (click for resources)
>> Green Schools Symposium Part 2, April 11, 2008 for facilities and maintenance managers. (click for resources)
>> Green Schools Symposium Part 3, October 11, 2008 for parent groups, such as PTAs or PTOs.
To learn more about Green Schools from the U.S. Green Building Council click here.
If you have any questions about the Green Schools Symposia or our green schools education program in general, please contact Amy Boyers (H-GAC) at 713-993-2441, amy.boyers@h-gac.com or Lora-Marie Bernard, (USGBC) at 281-506-3867, loramarie@usgbchouston.org.