"The goal of the partnership was to establish an air monitoring network, publish that information for the public, incorporate it into classroom lessons, and train students in air science and environmental justice. In the summer of 2024, student interns installed the first air monitors at 56 schools. The number will soon expand to 75."
"Air Aware's online map of Oakland schools shows the 56 schools with sensors; they range from East to West Oakland, and include schools in the hills and the flatlands. The map allows users to select a school and view its air quality index and a graph comparing readings over the last few days at that location, with an option to download monthly data."
"Building on this foundation, East and West Oakland will include monitors for black carbon and ozone, pollutants closely linked to diesel traffic, industrial activity, and respiratory health impacts."
"On Friday afternoon, most schools had good air quality, although a few schools, such as Oakland High, adjacent to Interstate 580, fell into the "moderate" zone earlier in the day."
Air Aware Oakland is expanding an air-quality monitoring network across Oakland Unified School District campuses to provide real-time information about air pollution exposure. The initiative is a collaboration among Oakland Unified School District, the Sequoia Foundation, and the Higher Ground Neighborhood Development Corporation. The partnership aims to install air monitors, publish the data for public access, integrate findings into classroom lessons, and train students in air science and environmental justice. In summer 2024, student interns installed monitors at 56 schools, with expansion planned to 75. The online map shows each school’s air quality index and recent trends, with options to download monthly data. Most schools showed good air quality on a recent day, while some near major roadways recorded moderate levels earlier.
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