While the issue in your hands has a variety of Top 10 features, lists, products and more, we've added extra emphasis to the "more" by providing additional Top 10 lists in our Web 101 Exclusive section.
This issue also includes the annual Green Cleaning Award for Schools & Universities. Now in its third year, the competition has showcased some of the most innovative programs at education institutions nationwide. This year is no exception, and those institutions featured are setting the bar — and have created programs that other schools and universities can emulate and build upon to create more healthful, sustainable environments for learning.
Speaking of green and the Top 10, the U.S. Green Building Council recently compiled a list of the Top 10 states with the most LEED- (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) registered K-12 school and higher-education projects. The states that are leading the way:
Top 10 states with most LEED-registered K-12 school projects
| Ohio | 184 |
| California | 106 |
| Pennsylvania | 92 |
| Texas | 73 |
| Illinois | 71 |
| Maryland (tie) | 59 |
| Virginia (tie) | 59 |
| New York | 56 |
| Florida | 55 |
| New Mexico | 51 |
| Washington, D.C. | 43 |
| Source: U.S. Green Building Council | |
Top 10 states with most LEED-registered higher-education projects
| California | 388 |
| New York | 195 |
| Virginia | 133 |
| Florida | 130 |
| Texas | 112 |
| Massachusetts | 107 |
| Washington | 103 |
| Pennsylvania | 98 |
| North Carolina | 89 |
| Illinois | 84 |
| Source: U.S. Green Building Council | |
About the Author
Joe Agron
Editor-in-Chief and Associate Publisher
Joe Agron is the editor-in-chief/associate publisher of American School & University magazine. Joe has overseen AS&U's editorial direction for more than 25 years, and has helped influence and shape national school infrastructure issues. He has been sought out for comments by publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, ABC News and CNN, and assisted with the introduction of the Education Infrastructure Act of 1994.
Joe also authors a number of industry-exclusive reports. His "Facilities Impact on Learning" series of special reports won national acclaim and helped bring the poor condition of the nation's schools to the attention of many in the U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Education and the White House.