1. Your child's health is at stake.
Children breathe 50% more air per pound of body weight than adults. Children are also closer to the ground, where emissions come from vehicle tailpipes. The Clean Air Schools No-Idling program reduces unnecessary idling in the carpool and bus line at your child's school, helping young lungs breathe easier.
2. Educating our future leaders is important.
The Clean Air Schools program, in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Education, makes lesson plans available to educators that bolster math and science curriculum. These lessons cover air quality and transportation topics that stimulate critical thinking.
3. School communities should take credit for their green efforts.
Georgia elementary, middle and high schools can participate in The Clean Air Schools program at no cost and with minimal administrative effort. The best part is the positive impact that comes with thinking and acting green.
For more information about the Clean Air Schools program, check out:
1. Is your child’s school a Clean Air School? Ask your PTA or principal or contact us at Schools@CleanAirCampaign.org to find out. Schools should re-enroll each year.
2. If your child's school is not already a Clean Air School, encourage a commitment from your school principal. This will help ensure a successful program. Use the parent factsheet and Clean Air Schools one-pager available above to help to explain the programs.
3. Identify two school contacts to help get your program/s started and register your school online or print and submit this registration form.