In 2007, a National Green Schools Campaign was launched with LEED for Schools rating system. Out of this was established the USGBC's Center for Green Schools which has a Fellowship program wherein sustainability experts are sent to cash-strapped public school systems for three year terms. They conduct energy audits, create edible gardens, boost green initiatives and promote sustainability in the educational sector at all levels.

Boston school district is making large strides in becoming the leader in sustainability with the help of the above program. Many school districts around the country who are adopting this program are seeing vast savings in energy bills. Demand for green buildings are on the rise despite the slump in economy and the education-construction market coming to a standstill. An article in the Architectural Record talks on this in detail and can be read more here