School & Education

Mold and poor indoor air in schools can impair learning, concentration, and emotional well-being. Creating mold-free learning spaces supports cognitive function and long-term wellness for children.

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From Survivor to Spokesperson: Meet Mission Ambassador Liliana Funtal

Interviews

5 Common Humidity Problems and Solutions

Interview with Carl Grimes

5 Common Humidity Problems and Solutions

Battling Biotoxins: The Johnson Family’s Journey to Recovery

Interview with Jenny Johnson

Battling Biotoxins: The Johnson Family’s Journey to Recovery

Carbon Monoxide 101: Testing & Prevention

Interview with Charon McNabb

Carbon Monoxide 101: Testing & Prevention

Radon 101: Test, Mitigate, Breathe Easy

Interview with Zan Jones

Radon 101: Test, Mitigate, Breathe Easy

Sick at School: A Teacher’s Battle Against Mold

Interview With Michele Fisher

Sick at School: A Teacher’s Battle Against Mold

Sick at School: How Toxic Mold Impacts Student Health

Interview with the Lee and Strezewski Families

Sick at School: How Toxic Mold Impacts Student Health

Toxic Classrooms: Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Interview with Lisa Greenfield

Toxic Classrooms: Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Research Highlights & Related Resources

Mold and Your Health Fact Sheet
NIH
Association of toxic indoor air with multi-organ symptoms in pupils attending a moisture-damaged school in Finland
(Hyvönen et al. 2020)
Cognitive function of 6-year old children exposed to mold-contaminated homes in early postnatal period. Prospective birth cohort study in Poland
Jedrychowski, Wieslaw, Umberto Maugeri, Frederica Perera, Laura Stigter, Jeffrey Jankowski, Maria Butscher, Elzbieta Mroz, Elzbieta Flak, Anita Skarupa, and Agata Sowa (2011)
Center for Green Schools: School IAQ Fact Sheets
A Review of the Mechanism of Injury and Treatment Approaches for Illness Resulting from Exposure to Water-Damaged Buildings, Mold, and Mycotoxins
Hope (2013)
The biocontaminants and complexity of damp indoor spaces: more than what meets the eyes
Trasher et al. (2009)

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