In this issue, we look at ways that school board members can reduce their districts’ impact on the environment. Among the examples—rural Louisa County, Virginia, where the district is innovating with Wi-Fi hot spots powered by solar energy. Such green solutions have the potential for numerous benefits, including cost savings, increased educational opportunities, and improved student well-being.

The NSBA Annual Conference is the premier conference for public education leaders. We are now accepting proposals from school districts and other organizations for breakout sessions that focus on topics of critical interest to school board members. The submission window will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 3.