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Kellogg Schools Teacher Workshop

Kellogg, Idaho, 2019 Teacher's Air Quality Workshop On August 29, 11 Kellogg School District teachers and administrators attended the West Silver Valley Environmental Education Program Teacher's Workshop. Dan Smith from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality told teachers about the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Targeted Air Shed Grant that supports the West Silver Valley Environmental Education Program. Dr. Tony Ward, University of Montana School of Public and Community Health Sciences department chair, provided a history and overview of the West Silver Valley Environmental Education Program. Brett Taylor, education coordinator for the University of Montana School of Public and Community Health Sciences , reviewed  air quality curriculum activities and demonstrated the use of available PM2.5 air quality monitors. Brett Taylor demonstrates PM2.5 monitors. The workshop concluded with a strategic planning session emphasizing increased studen...