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How net-zero energy schools can turn a profit

Investing in net-zero energy school buildings can pay dividends to districts down the line.

Building Blocks: Dearborn STEM 6-12 Early College Academy, Boston Public Schools

One of the oldest districts in the nation recently completed its first construction project in 15 years by rebuilding a school to accommodate STEM learning for grades 6 through 12.

Georgia district relocates elementary school to accommodate growth

Bartow County School System recently relocated Adairsville Elementary (60,000 square feet) to a 114,000-square-foot building to accommodate rising enrollment. The new facility stands two blocks away in the plot of […]

R.I. begins rebuilding schools after voters approve $250 million repair bond

The state’s residents approved a $250 million school repair bond which would not only renovate existing school buildings, but also fund the construction of new ones. A “bonus system” would incentivize communities to move fast on school repairs.

Michigan district’s voters passed $130 million bond

Forest Hill School District voters approved a 15-year, $130 million bond proposal to create 21st century classrooms, and upgrade security and aging infrastructure. School leaders say most of the funding, 55 percent, will go toward modernizing over 550 classrooms.

Wauwatosa’s $124.9 million referendum passes to modernize aging schools

The second largest school referendum in Wisconsin on the Nov. 6 ballot was approved. Wauwatosa School District's construction will include four new elementary buildings. The other 10 aging buildings will undergo safety and security upgrades, HVAC improvements, and installation of flexible classrooms.
Thu Nov 8th, 2018

Abilene ISD voters approve construction bond proposal

The Texas district's voters approved a $138.7 million construction bond request by a wide margin. The bond will cover three new Abilene ISD elementary buildings.
Thu Nov 8th, 2018

Fostering success in and out of the classroom

When Tiffany Anderson took over as superintendent of Jennings School District near St. Louis in 2012, she faced high poverty and low academic achievement. As part of the turnaround effort, […]
Mon Sep 10th, 2018

Louisiana school expands library, adds classroom wing

A renovated, expanded library and a new 8,840-square-foot wing with four classrooms now stand at Donaldson Primary School in Louisiana. CHALLENGE: From 2009 to 2012, enrollment at Donaldson Primary rose […]
Fri Jul 27th, 2018

El Paso ISD builds 21 playgrounds

Children from 19 El Paso ISD schools now engage in social-emotional activities at nearly two dozen new playgrounds, thanks in part to districtwide communication. CHALLENGE: In 2016, El Paso ISD […]
Thu Apr 26th, 2018

Taking global education to the playground

Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis is an International Baccalaureate school serving students and parents from 54 different countries in pre-K through grade 12. When the school wanted to design a […]
Wed Feb 28th, 2018