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Biden’s American Jobs Plan would provide $100 billion for school construction, repair

The money, half supplied through direct grants and the other $50 billion through bonds, also includes $45 billion to replace lead water pipes nationwide.

Public-private partnership to result in accelerated building of six new schools

Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland has closed on the first ever K-12 schools Public-Private Partnership (P3) Concession Agreement in the United States. Other districts are watching.

Congress approves $54.3 billion in relief for public schools

Critics say the stimulus package will provide help to offset costs from the COVID-19 pandemic but falls well short of the funds that were desired.

The importance of designing low-carbon buildings

By specifying carbon-smart products, K-12 schools can help reverse global warming.

Sending utilities savings to the classroom

Upgrading the boiler system at Myrtle Crest Elementary School in rural Oregon ended up costing its district nothing.

Summer Construction & Beyond: Prioritizing COVID-19 Safety and Stimulus Funding

As the summer construction season approaches, this year has added new urgency to prioritize health and safety in school facilities projects due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, while the unprecedented level […]
Thu Apr 1st, 2021

How 2 Oregon districts are amping up energy efficiency

Energy efficiency may not make as big a splash as solar panels, but changing a school's lights bulbs and other measures can be a low-cost way to generate significant savings. 
Fri Nov 6th, 2020

From STEM roots, Phenix City has risen … just in time

This Alabama school district has leveraged technology to dramatically improve student outcomes and overcome challenges, including a successful pivot to hybrid learning during the pandemic
Mon Nov 2nd, 2020

Spaces to grow: Creating, rebuilding areas for CTE learning

By reimagining classrooms and other environments on campus, schools can deliver programs that build a future for career-conscious students
Fri Oct 16th, 2020

See which states lead in solar-powered schools

More than 7,300 public and private schools—serving 5.3 million students—now use solar power, and many of the K-12 sustainable energy projects are financed by a third party.

Tue Sep 15th, 2020

6 key ingredients to creating an outdoor classroom

For a $5,000 per school budget, here are the top outdoor classroom features districts should prioritize.
Thu Jul 16th, 2020