How is a kid’s school doing when it comes to air quality? Some evidence suggests that an increasing number of schools across the country are applying for and receiving funding to improve their air systems. But progress has been slow, and some schools aren’t taking full advantage of the opportunity to help students and staff in the long term.
Healthy indoor air has a range of benefits, especially in schools. With increased ventilation in classrooms, fewer children suffer from the flu, asthma attacks, and other illnesses that keep them out of school. Plus, research has shown that reading and math test scores improve when less carbon dioxide is built up in the classroom because students can think more clearly.
Components of Indoor Air Quality
Following are the components needed to ensure optimal indoor air quality:
- Fresh air ventilation removes stale, stagnant air and replaces it with fresh air from the outdoors.
- Air filtration works with HVAC systems to remove harmful particles like dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and mold spores from the air.
- Humidity control keeps the humidity level between 40% and 60% for optimal health and comfort, and makes it harder for viruses to survive.
Overall, these measures can help achieve greater comfort and wellness in indoor spaces with virus protection, fewer allergens, and better ventilation.
