Resources to elevate your K-12 learning environments

Creating healthier, more efficient learning environments requires expert knowledge and proven solutions. Carrier's comprehensive K-12 resources deliver cutting-edge HVAC technologies designed specifically for educational facilities. Our energy-efficient systems improve indoor air quality, reduce operational costs and support sustainability goals while ensuring optimal comfort for students and staff. From case studies and technical whitepapers to funding guides and implementation strategies, we provide the tools and expertise school districts need to make informed decisions about their HVAC infrastructure.

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Data-Driven Indoor Air Quality

See how real-time air quality monitoring and smart HVAC strategies boost health and learning outcomes in classrooms.

Cost-Effective Air Quality Improvements

Explore practical, budget-friendly steps schools can take to enhance air quality and support healthy learning.

Omnibus Funding & Science-Based Upgrades

Unlock federal funding and evidence-based approaches to modernize your school’s HVAC and create safer environments.

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New Research Finds Varying Levels of Indoor Air Quality in K-12 Classrooms

New research from the University of Colorado Boulder found that classrooms in K-12 schools may have variability in ventilation and air changes per hour (the air in a defined space that is replaced each hour), with 60% of the classrooms studied below the recommended ventilation levels.

The Effects of Indoor Air Quality on Cognitive Function

Explore research linking improved IAQ to better cognitive function and student performance.

K-12 Insights at a Glance

Get essential data and trends for healthier school environments, supporting optimal student achievement.

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Air-Conditioning and COVID-19

See evidence-based guidance for using HVAC to limit virus transmission in schools.

Improving IAQ in the New Normal: Smart Questions for Building Owners

A reference to help building owners, facility managers and engineers — no matter the age or condition of their HVAC equipment, controls or building automation systems — frame the questions related to assessing and optimizing indoor air quality (IAQ).

Shining a Spotlight on HVAC Ultraviolet Technologies to Fight Disease Transmission

Building owners and engineers who adopt a “layered” strategy of comprehensive planning, strengthened administrative controls, and optimized HVAC systems and practices can improve their capacity to minimize disease transmission.

Solutions for Healthier Schools

Funding Options for Schools

Find grants, incentives, and guidance to support upgrades in your educational facilities.

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Carrier Solutions for K-12 Districts

Discover tailored HVAC systems designed to optimize comfort, efficiency and health across your schools.

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Energy Efficiency in Action

See how federal funding helped one district achieve substantial savings and enhanced comfort.

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CSE Educational Facilities Guide

Access a comprehensive guide featuring trends and expert solutions for K-12 building management.

Better Learning with VRF

Learn how VRF systems create adaptable, energy-efficient environments for healthy learning.

VRF Success Story

Read how Carrier’s VRF delivered comfort and reliability for students at Albert Einstein Academy.

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School Health & Safety Feature

See the latest Carrier advancements featured in USA Today’s spotlight on school health and safety.

Additional Resources for K-12 Facilities

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