Host Kristia Egan explores how schools across Maine are going greener—cutting energy use, improving air quality, and giving students hands-on lessons in sustainability. Dr. Glenn Cummings, Director of Green Schools for the Maine Department of Education, shares how the state’s new initiative is transforming everything from leadership practices to building systems, highlighting innovative projects already underway. Superintendent Christopher Howell of RSU 14 (Raymond and WIndham) discussa Windham Middle School’s forward-thinking design, including its unique “Ice House” thermal system. Together, they unpack why greener schools matter for every Mainer, the connection between clean energy and clean air, the barriers districts face, and how communities can help move sustainability forward.