Students explore air quality in NYC public schools.

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Studies have shown that indoor levels of pollutants may be two to five times higher than outside pollutants. What is good air quality? Do we have good air quality in our schools? How can bad air quality impact students and communities? 
In the spring of 2022, Teaching Artist Cody Herrmann collaborated with students from the International High School for Health Sciences to take a closer look at air quality in schools. To investigate the issue, students talked to community members in Elmhurst, interviewed stakeholders working on the issue, and created mixed media mobiles to process the information.
 The team gathered what they learned and created this booklet to teach others about indoor air quality, how it impacts students and the community at large, and what changes we need to improve the quality of air in our school. Check out more photos of students in action <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cup_photos/albums/72177720301180791" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>!

"I want others to know that air quality matters for students and the community because with good air quality, we reduce the risk of developing diseases."

Take Care Of Indoor Air Spreads

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<a href="https://welcometocup.org/people/ro-garrido" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ro Garrido</a>

Educational Partner
<a href="https://welcometocup.org/people/international-high-school-for-health-sciences" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">International High School for Health Sciences</a> Andre Machado Anthony Finney Heather Cristol

Teaching Artist<a href="https://welcometocup.org/people/ro-garrido"></a><a href="https://welcometocup.org/people/fielding-hong"></a><a href="https://welcometocup.org/people/fielding-hong"></a><a href="https://welcometocup.org/people/marisa-hetzler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://welcometocup.org/people/cody-herrmann" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cody Herrmann</a>

Project Collaborators

<h4>Students </h4>
Lester Acosta, Youssef Ahmed, Rocan Ahmed, Anthony Alvarez Romero, Ana Arce Cuahutla, Surya Bhatt, Prashant Bohara, Kevin Cabreba, Santiago Caiza, Brian Cardenas-Osorio, Tatiana Chaso, Jimmy Chavez, Anahi Chito Marjorie, Alexis Cuji Chango, Karen Curicama, Yadely Erazo, Tatiana Espinoza, Ariel Estevez, Ritzy Eufragio Galdamez, Juan Carlos Garcia, Yadira Guilca Zumba, Suly Gusman, Junqi Huang, Edison Huerta, Pesantez Paulo Illescas, Yleth Juan, Anshu Khatiwada, Kelly Lema, Emelyn Lema, Jacqueline Lema, Wildja Lindor, Stephen Marino, Andy Martinez Juarez, Wilmer Mateo-Baez, Marcelo Miraya, Sara Munoz Penaloza, Jeremy Nunez, Angel Nunez, Apexa Patel, Josue Patino, Evelyn Peralta, Angeles Perez, Cristopher Pui, Ratchaphum Rittaprom, Denis Roldan, Daniel Ricardo Sanchez, Christine Santos, Katherin Sela, Isaura Sopa, Kelvin Suero, Shahoreer Reza Talha, Santiago Gas Tec Cuz, Ronald Tenempaguay Lem, Cristian Tixi Herrera, Paulina Tuapanta, Jenru Vera, Francisco Vicente Chali, Kamaay Voltaire Elle, Wilson Yaguachi, Kevin Zapata, Yingkang Zhou
<h4>Special Thanks</h4>
Tracy Enger, Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Brian Vant-Hull
<h4>Product Details </h4>
16 pages
<h4>Funding Support </h4>
This project was made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

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