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We Did It! Columbus City Schools Passed the Safe Green Schools Policy
Bria Bennett Bria Bennett

We Did It! Columbus City Schools Passed the Safe Green Schools Policy

In a unanimous vote, the Columbus City Schools (CCS) Board of Education has officially passed the Safe Green Schools policy. This is a significant milestone for students, families, and the future of public education in Columbus. 

This victory did not happen overnight. It is the result of sustained organizing by parents, educators, students, caregivers, and community members who came together to advocate for green schools as a smart, forward-looking budget solution and an investment in our children’s future. 

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A Brighter Future Through Safe Green Schools for Columbus
Tara Polansky Tara Polansky

A Brighter Future Through Safe Green Schools for Columbus

Last week was the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a historic law designed to ensure that the United States leads the transition to a green energy future.  Across the country, the IRA is helping to lower energy costs, increase climate resiliency, and provide good-paying green energy jobs. To that end, city leaders need to make sure that Columbus is getting its fair share of IRA funding and does not get left behind.

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