An often overlooked factor of student success in the classroom is not curriculum or learning style, but air quality. Growing research has shown that air quality plays a significant role in students’ health, attendance, cognitive…
Classroom Air Quality and Medicaid CostsWe’ve all heard stories about dirty government politics and school funding. But this one takes the dirt to another level, all the way to the air in our children’s classrooms. The connection between classroom air quality and...
The Hidden Cost of Dirty Classroom Air We’ve all heard stories about dirty government politics and school funding. But this one takes the dirt to another level, all the way to the air in our children’s classrooms. The hidden cost of dirty classroom air is something we...
Headaches, sore throats, coughing, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing are symptoms that some air purifiers can cause. Yes, that’s right. Your air purifier may actually aggravate many of the health issues you hoped it would solve. Fortunately, all air purifiers...
Smoke and Odor Control for Veterans ClubsEffective smoke and odor control for veterans clubs, including the American Legion, VFW, Eagles and Elks, can have a big impact on member participation. More people attend for social hour in the bar or for a casual lunch or...
If you’re looking for a way to help your child’s allergies, asthma, school attendance and test scores, consider improving the air they breathe all day at school. Clean air in elementary school classrooms can help create a healthier learning environment for students....
Classroom Air Quality & Absenteeism So how many sick days might be saved in a single 180 day school year in a single classroom with 22 students and 1 teacher. Each school building typically reports absenteeism annually. You can go to the state’s reporting website...
Clean Air in Elementary Schools: Why Classroom Air Quality MattersAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than half the schools in the United States have poor indoor air quality. Older buildings can have hidden mold issues, and even the air in...
Can any family afford the rapidly rising cost of asthma and allergy medications? Some inhalers that only cost $15 a few years ago are now more than $150 each. Generally, more than one medicine is used to manage asthma and treat sudden attacks. And since allergens can...
How Can Families Enjoy a Healthy, Odor-Free Home? We all love our furry, feathered and scaled friends, but everyone can probably agree that we could do without our pets’ smelly cages and litter boxes. Not only are they frustrating and embarrassing, breathing these pet...