Back to School! An Important Lesson About the Health Benefits of LEDs in Learning Environments
Sep 15, 2020
Last Updated
September 24, 2025 at 5:21:31 p.m.
Besides cost savings and the advantages to the environment, did you know that LEDs can be beneficial to school children in terms of their capacity to learn?
As kids head back to school, some may start to experience negative symptoms associated with fluorescent lighting - particularly those with conditions like ADHD and some learning disabilities. This could be due to the fact that fluorescent tube lighting emits light on a narrow spectrum that can be harsh on the eyes.
LEDs are anything but harsh. The technology has come a long way in creating ideal conditions for living, learning and co-creating - especially for kids at school.
The Lighting Spectrum Makes the Difference!
Kids Need Optimal Light to Learn
Besides benefitting children, everyone can experience the positive advantages of LEDs when compared to traditional fluorescent lighting that can include:
• improved sleep
• decreased headaches
• improved cognition
• better learning performance
• superior productivity
• less stress and anxiety
And of course, it goes without saying that LEDs benefit the environment through increased cost savings and a lighter carbon footprint.
