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Building Minds, Minding Buildings – Our Union’s Road Map to Green and Sustainable Schools

American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO (AFT) (2008).

Energy-efficient buildings keep skyrocketing energy costs in check, which in turn frees money for crucial academic and student support services. But “going green” is about much more than just saving money: Green schools mean healthier environments for students and staff. Research shows that better environmental quality yields more productive human beings and greater academic achievement for all students.

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