Groesbeck ISD: Enhancing Indoor Air Quality for Early Learners
Background Groesbeck Independent School District (GISD), located in Central Texas, serves approximately 1,600 students across five campuses. With a strong commitment to providing a top-tier education, the district emphasizes the importance of optimal learning environments, especially for its youngest students in Kindergarten, PreK, and daycare programs. Early education is crucial for developing social, emotional, and […]
Little Rock School District Wins 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant
The Little Rock School District is proud to announce that it has been named both a Winner and Selectee of the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant. This prestigious recognition, awarded earlier this month, was made possible through our valued partners, Protect|ED, a national leader in indoor air quality solutions for schools, and Energia, […]
Protect|ED Forges Exclusive Partnership with WellAir to Boost Indoor Air Quality in Schools Across the Country
Protect|ED, a pioneering indoor air disinfection and purification solutions provider, is thrilled to announce an exclusive educational partnership with WellAir. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in fostering healthier and safer school environments, prioritizing the well-being of students and staff alike. Under this partnership, Protect|ED gains exclusive rights to distribute Novaerus portable air disinfection […]
The Remarkable ROI of Clean Air: Transforming Education Through Indoor Air Quality
The significance of clean air in schools often goes unnoticed, overshadowed by what may appear to be more pressing facility improvements. However, the return on investment (ROI) associated with clean air in educational institutions is nothing short of remarkable. From boosting student attendance to extending the longevity of HVAC systems, the benefits of clean air […]
Why You Should Prioritize Indoor Air Quality This Back-to-School Season
As summer slowly comes to an end and back-to-school approaches, we find ourselves transitioning from countless outdoor adventures to spending more time indoors, where we know the air is 5-10 more contaminated. While we prepare for the academic year ahead, it’s essential to not overlook the significance of indoor air quality. When clean air is […]
Improving Teacher Retention Through Indoor Air Quality: A Win-Win for Superintendents
In the face of an ongoing teacher shortage crisis, it is essential to explore innovative strategies to enhance teacher retention. While various factors contribute to these challenges, one often overlooked aspect is quality of a schools’ indoor air quality. It has a significant impact on teachers’ health, well-being and overall job satisfaction. Prioritizing air quality […]
Make Student and Staff Health a Priority for Summer Facility Improvements
Summer is finally here and it’s an ideal time to take a moment to consider the quality of the air that students and staff breathe in your schools. While many people may associate air pollution with outdoor sources like car emissions and factories, the truth is that indoor air quality (IAQ) also can have a […]
Three Ways You Could Be Making Your Schools’ Indoor Air Quality Worse
Poor indoor air quality can cause a range of chronic —and sometimes subtle— effects on student health, academic performance and overall wellbeing. In recent decades, many factors have combined to pollute indoor environments in schools. Many of these indoor air pollution sources may not even be immediately obvious to teachers or parents. According to studies […]