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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Green Public Schools

With federal funds flooding in, the industry can transform K–12 education in the next three years—but only if we do it right.

by Paula Melton

“It’s a huge opportunity, and we’d be crazy to miss it.”

Jonathan Klein, cofounder of the nonprofit UndauntedK12, wants building professionals to know they have a major role to play in transforming public education in the next three years. That’s because unprecedented federal funds are pouring into school districts, thanks to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) passed in March 2021—and more are coming soon.

Published July 5, 2022

Melton, P. (2022, June 24). A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Green Public Schools . Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/news-analysis/once-lifetime-opportunity-green-public-schools

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