Healthy Schools Advance Student Learning and Success

Actionable information and resources for school districts and advocates as they consider how to use Federal COVID relief funds from UndauntedK12 and the Center for Green Schools.

The one-time nature of Federal COVID relief funds (now totaling $176 billion) and the broad set of allowable uses makes them an excellent fit for durable, long-lasting improvements in facilities and grounds which will affect the health and learning of current and future students.

Five Guiding Principles: How Schools Can Use American Rescue Plan Funding to Ensure Healthy, Resilient Facilities for Students and Reduce Energy Costs and Emissions provides actionable information for school districts as they consider how to use these funds.

This three-page brief for district leaders and advocates explores the “Healthy Schools Advance Student Learning and Success” principle in greater detail and provides evidence of the impact of facilities and grounds on student learning and health, inspiring examples from the field, questions to ask, and additional resources to inform local decision-making.

We encourage you to download, share, and discuss within your community.