Wish I Had Thought of This.....2

Who would have thought it...Courtesy of eSchoolnews.com

Green school buildings making a surge
Environmentally friendly schools can reduce energy costs ... and improve learning.

School systems nationwide are beginning to realize the benefits of "going green" when building new schools, according to experts who follow school construction trends. Though the initial building costs can run higher, schools are seeing a return on their up-front investment through a reduction in monthly energy costs. Another important (and often unexpected) side benefit has been a boost in student achievement resulting from more healthy, productive, and comfortable learning environments.