Hosted by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Managing indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential for student and staff health, attendance and learning, as well as teacher retention. School boards, superintendents and district leaders can lead the way by setting policy, aligning budgets and priorities, and institutionalizing practices so IAQ management is built into routine district operations.
Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a practical session with school board and district leaders from the 2026 National School Boards Association Magna Award recognition program:
- East St. Louis School District 189 (Illinois)
- Salamanca City Central School District (New York)
- Prince George's County Public Schools (Maryland)
Speakers will show how and why boards adopted EPA‑aligned IAQ management plans, linked IAQ with energy efficiency, mobilized cross‑department teams, and used training and simple metrics to drive results—even with ever‑tightening school budgets. We’ll also highlight how to find and implement cost‑effective best practices and resources, including training, technical assistance and funding.