Parents, personnel, and communities can help by sharing a Back to School Toolkit with schools and education departments. See http://www.healthyschools.org/coalitionactionkit.html, which includes: Healthy Products for Healthy Schools, a guidance memo on finding healthier paints, computers, and instructional supplies; Green Cleaning, a checklist on preventing dirt and using green cleaners; IAQ/IEQ/IPM, a basic indoor environments checklist that includes safer pest control; and Tips for Tours, a fact sheet with pictures illustrating entries, custodial closets, foundation plantings, and other features to look for at school.
SWEHSC outreach staff can demonstrate Less Toxic Cleaning in your school. Contact Marti Lindsey, lindsey@pharmacy.arizona.edu to schedule a session for teachers or students.