Havre de Grace Middle/High School | LEED Silver | Photo: Sam Kittner Photography
Advance the green schools movement.
We believe that all students deserve to attend sustainable schools that enhance their health and prepare them for 21st-century careers.
School staff education
The Center for Green Schools works to promote sustainability at school systems and advocate for healthy, green schools through educational resources, professional learning networks, and industry-recognized tools. They offer free resources for professionals who work in and for schools to grow their expertise to advance the green school movement. Visit our course catalog and view our publications.
Learning Lab
USGBC's online education platform for K-12 teachers and school leaders, Learning Lab, helps you find lessons, activities and resources that encourage student leadership, sustainability literacy and real-world action. Visit Learning Lab
Green Classroom Professional certificate program
The certificate provides K-12 educators and school staff with the skills to identify what supports or impedes healthy, resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable learning spaces. Learn more about the Green Classroom Professional certificate program
Building Learners
Engage students in data-based investigations at their school that will prepare them to succeed in 21st century careers that value systems thinking and problem-solving. The Building Learners program helps schools and school districts connect student learning with the operations of a school building. Learn more about Building Learners
LEED Green Associate Exam Prep for teachers
For high school teachers who want to improve their own understanding of green building principles and strategies in order to better prepare students for green jobs. Learn more about the Exam Prep-Take-Teach program