Nathaniel Allen
Associate, Schools Advocacy
U.S. Green Building Council

A diverse group of young people who are advancing green schools within their communities were recently invited to meet with White House officials and offer insight into the role of youth in the green schools movement. Every week, the White House recognizes a group of local leaders who are helping America win the future as Champions of Change, and this week’s award highlights the efforts of student green school leaders who are inspiring larger community action. Visit the White House’s website to learn more about the incredible work of these ...

Nathaniel Allen
Associate, Schools Advocacy
U.S. Green Building Council

Representatives Ben Chandler (KY-6), Robert Dold (IL-10) and Jim Matheson (UT-2), the co-chairs of the bi-partisan Congressional Green Schools Caucus, sponsored a briefing on Monday, July 11, to educate their colleagues on the significant financial savings greening our nation’s schools can have for school district budgets and the taxpayers who fund them. (Read Congressman Dold’s press release on the briefing.) With presentations from a panel of industry experts, attendees heard first-hand about how the green schools movement has become mainstream in construction and renovation practices, and moreover, how energy efficient technologies ...

Could alumni be a missing link in sustainable trends on campuses?

With over 20 times the current student population, Boston College’s alumni network is teaming up with faculty and students to keep current with the latest environmental research, help students get green jobs, and enhance Boston College’s contribution to creating a sustainable economy.

In addition to diplomas, graduates of Boston College received a new document to commemorate this year’s commencement: an invitation to join the newly launched Boston College Energy & Environment Alumni Network (BCEEAN). The network connects faculty members, students and alumni who are active or interested in the ...

An Interview with Susan Kidd, Sustainability Director, Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College is a private liberal arts college for women located in Decatur, Atlanta. Agnes Scott seeks to “educate women to think deeply, live honorably, and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.” The Center for Green schools sat down to talk with Susan Kidd, Director of Sustainability at Agnes Scott, about how their campus and local community is embracing sustainability.

Center for Green Schools (CFGS): Susan, can you give a little background on Agnes Scott and its work around sustainability?
Susan Kidd (SK): Agnes Scott College ...

Mike Wong, Summer Associate, USGBC National Capital Region Chapter

The National Mall was buzzing with the creativity of hundreds of kids from around the world last month, as USGBC took part in the 4th World Children’s Festival on June 17. As a part of the three-hour “Living City” workshop, kids were introduced to new ways of looking at old water bottles, coffee cups and to-go boxes – and with the help of USGBC volunteers put them to use designing a city of the future.