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Massachusetts, you're next!
H2427 would mandate the creation of regulations for indoor air quality assessments.
It's reasonable, and more importantly, aims to create regulations to protect vulnerable populations in schools, nursing homes, correctional facilities, public housing, and more.
H2427 would mandate the creation of regulations for indoor air quality assessments.
It's reasonable, and more importantly, aims to create regulations to protect vulnerable populations in schools, nursing homes, correctional facilities, public housing, and more.
RI is tackling school air quality with HB H5597 and the Pandemic Center is helping form the conversation.
Senior fellow Dr Georgia Lagoudas testified alongside @brownpublichealth.bsky.social's @nataliekopp.bsky.social for the bill at a hearing for the state House Committee on Education.
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Senior fellow Dr Georgia Lagoudas testified alongside @brownpublichealth.bsky.social's @nataliekopp.bsky.social for the bill at a hearing for the state House Committee on Education.
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Rhode Island is taking action to improve air quality in schools
Improves learning. Reduces sick days. Prevents disease spread.
pandemics.sph.brown.edu
April 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Massachusetts, you're next!
H2427 would mandate the creation of regulations for indoor air quality assessments.
It's reasonable, and more importantly, aims to create regulations to protect vulnerable populations in schools, nursing homes, correctional facilities, public housing, and more.
H2427 would mandate the creation of regulations for indoor air quality assessments.
It's reasonable, and more importantly, aims to create regulations to protect vulnerable populations in schools, nursing homes, correctional facilities, public housing, and more.
National School Boards Association & Go Green Initiative have partnered to help school districts across the U.S. improve (IAQ) to protect kids’ health and ability to learn. School districts can apply for $50,000 grants and technical assistance. Applications due May 15. Register: lnkd.in/em7YN6iw
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March 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
National School Boards Association & Go Green Initiative have partnered to help school districts across the U.S. improve (IAQ) to protect kids’ health and ability to learn. School districts can apply for $50,000 grants and technical assistance. Applications due May 15. Register: lnkd.in/em7YN6iw
Today, Georgia Lagoudas and I, along with partners at AAFA, ALA, and SMART testified in support of an IAQ bill for schools in Rhode Island (in our personal capacities).
We need legislation on the state and federal levels across the country. Let’s get to work, folks!
We need legislation on the state and federal levels across the country. Let’s get to work, folks!
March 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Today, Georgia Lagoudas and I, along with partners at AAFA, ALA, and SMART testified in support of an IAQ bill for schools in Rhode Island (in our personal capacities).
We need legislation on the state and federal levels across the country. Let’s get to work, folks!
We need legislation on the state and federal levels across the country. Let’s get to work, folks!
Article out today in @bostonglobe.com with @ashishkjha.bsky.social on cleaner indoor air in RI schools.
Because clean indoor air:
🍎 reduces absenteeism
🍎 improves student test scores & mental health
🍎 prevents respiratory disease
🍎 decreases impacts of asthma
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/13/m...
Because clean indoor air:
🍎 reduces absenteeism
🍎 improves student test scores & mental health
🍎 prevents respiratory disease
🍎 decreases impacts of asthma
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/13/m...
R.I. should lead by example and prioritize clean air in our schools - The Boston Globe
We need a law that pushes schools to engage in basic indoor air quality investments, which would benefit students, teachers, and the community.
www.bostonglobe.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Article out today in @bostonglobe.com with @ashishkjha.bsky.social on cleaner indoor air in RI schools.
Because clean indoor air:
🍎 reduces absenteeism
🍎 improves student test scores & mental health
🍎 prevents respiratory disease
🍎 decreases impacts of asthma
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/13/m...
Because clean indoor air:
🍎 reduces absenteeism
🍎 improves student test scores & mental health
🍎 prevents respiratory disease
🍎 decreases impacts of asthma
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/13/m...
Reposted
"While many priorities compete for attention in school construction and renovation, few have a more profound and lasting impact than improving indoor air quality."
Great piece by @ashishkjha.bsky.social and Natalie Kopp making the case for healthy schools in RI
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/13/m...
Great piece by @ashishkjha.bsky.social and Natalie Kopp making the case for healthy schools in RI
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/13/m...
R.I. should lead by example and prioritize clean air in our schools - The Boston Globe
We need a law that pushes schools to engage in basic indoor air quality investments, which would benefit students, teachers, and the community.
www.bostonglobe.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"While many priorities compete for attention in school construction and renovation, few have a more profound and lasting impact than improving indoor air quality."
Great piece by @ashishkjha.bsky.social and Natalie Kopp making the case for healthy schools in RI
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/13/m...
Great piece by @ashishkjha.bsky.social and Natalie Kopp making the case for healthy schools in RI
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/13/m...