As of 2020, there were 130,930 recorded K–12 schools in the United States, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). However, there are few regulations or standards to determine how schools are cleaned and staffed.

 

 

In the spring of 2021, at the age of 64 and after nearly 30 years, Mike Peterson retired from his custodial position at a suburban Minneapolis school—and returned that fall as one of its substitute teachers.

 

 

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, in collaboration with the Green Schools National Network, has announced the recipients of the 2023 Best of Schools Awards.

 

 

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can wreak havoc on building lighting fixtures by damaging the LEDs themselves and the electrical components contained within.

 

 

Whether you’re looking to install a security system for the first time or to upgrade your existing system, it’s important to do your research and find a solution that meets the needs of your facility.