Evidence shows that school environments influence the physical health, cognitive function, mental well-being, and academic performance of students. Harmful impacts are often unfairly distributed across racial/ethnic groups and socioeconomic status. To improve the climate resilience of K-12 schools, King County will explore developing a local grant fund to assist overburdened schools with climate- related facility improvements. The County will research and prepare a fund development plan based on other models. If funding is secured, the county will administer grants along with technical assistance. Additionally, the County will explore avenues and partnerships to increase climate health literacy among educators, staff, and students, and student learning opportunities about green jobs.
Evidence shows that school environments influence the physical health, cognitive function, mental well-being, and academic performance of students. Harmful impacts are often unfairly distributed across racial/ethnic groups and socioeconomic status. To improve the climate resilience of K-12 schools, King County will explore developing a local grant fund to assist overburdened schools with climate- related facility improvements. The County will research and prepare a fund development plan based on other models. If funding is secured, the county will administer grants along with technical assistance. Additionally, the County will explore avenues and partnerships to increase climate health literacy among educators, staff, and students, and student learning opportunities about green jobs.
