Tools for Schools Helps Improve Indoor Air Quality

Published January 30, 2015

Indoor air quality, also called indoor environmental quality, describes how inside air can affect a person’s health, comfort, and ability to work. The qualities of good IAQ should include comfortable temperature and humidity, adequate supply of fresh outdoor air, and control of pollutants from inside and outside of the building.

According to the EPA, teachers can be powerful advocates for creating healthy indoor environments, including improving school indoor air quality. As they are on the front lines, teachers can perceive when IAQ changes affect students and themselves. By being involved in creating a clean and healthy learning environment, teachers can promote health, wellness and academic productivity.

WCS continues to use a variety of tools to ensure our students have a healthy learning environment. This includes the EPA’s Tools for Schools Action Kit. To learn more, visit http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/.