Listen "How Chicago Public Schools Raised the Bar for Healthy Schools"
Episode Synopsis
How does one of the largest school districts in the country transform its facilities operations to meet the highest standards of health and sustainability? In this episode of Facilities in Focus, host Mackenna Moralez sits down with Sara Porter of Healthy Schools Campaign and Chicago Public Schools leaders Rob Christlieb and Brian Martin to discuss how the district made history by being the first in the nation to achieve Gold Certification under the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Standard. Porter, Christlieb and Martin share how they reached this milestone, what it means for students and staff and how sustainable practices create healthier, more effective learning environments. “This is not a one-and-done award—it’s about creating healthier, safer schools every single day,” Christlieb says. The Facilities in Focus podcast publishes bi-weekly. The third season will cover education facilities. For comments or to be a guest on the Facilities in Focus podcast, please email Mackenna at [email protected]. Connect with Mackenna on LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/MackennaMoralezFollow us on social media: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/facilitiesnetnfmt Youtube: @FacilitiesNet X: @FacilitiesNet_NFMT Facebook: Facebook.com/FacilitiesNetNFMT
More episodes of the podcast Facilities in Focus
The Double-Edged Sword of IoT
12/08/2025
The Robotic Evolution in Groundskeeping
01/07/2025
A Gen Z Take on Technology and Trades
17/06/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.