Our Three Pillars
Educate Kids
Students learn real-world STEM skills by building and programming air quality monitors. They gain hands-on experience with IoT sensors, microcontrollers (M5Stack, ESP32), MicroPython programming, and data visualization - skills that prepare them for tomorrow's technology careers.
Protect Kids
Our monitors measure PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 particles in real-time, both inside classrooms and near play areas. Automated alerts notify schools when pollutant levels become unhealthy, allowing immediate protective actions like improved ventilation or moving activities indoors.
Gather Data for Change
Data from our global network provides hyperlocal air quality information that goes beyond government monitoring stations. This citizen-generated data helps local authorities justify infrastructure improvements - from traffic management to green spaces - that improve air quality for everyone.
Students in Action
Global Impact
Curriculum Integration
SchoolAIR activities align with multiple subject areas, making it easy to integrate into existing curricula.
Science
Meteorology, environmental science, physics, chemistry
Mathematics
Data analysis, statistics, graphing, pattern recognition
Technology
Electronics, MicroPython programming, IoT concepts
Social Studies
Environmental policy, civic engagement, climate change
What You'll Learn to Build
Our 100% open-source project teaches students to work with real hardware:
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