A Practical Guide to Keeping Schools Safe, Open, and Learning
School buildings are facing conditions they were never designed for—rising heat, worsening air quality, and aging systems that struggle to keep up. This guide breaks down what’s actually happening inside schools during smoke and heat events, and what districts can do about it. Built for facilities and operations leaders, it moves beyond general advice and delivers practical, real-world strategies. The goal is simple: help schools stay safe, open, and ready to support learning—no matter the conditions.
What you’ll learn:
How wildfire smoke and extreme heat are impacting indoor environments and student health
Why “staying inside” isn’t always enough—and what to do instead
Practical steps to improve air quality, cooling, and system performance
How to integrate smoke and heat response into existing district plans
How real-time data and monitoring can guide faster, more effective decisions
