Facilities & Security

How a district keeps up with its own energy standards

When more energy-efficient new facilities are built in Bend La-Pine Schools, administrators determine where similar energy upgrades can be made to older buildings.

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

How to determine school poverty rates for Title I allocations

Extension of USDA free meals program through the end of 2020-21 was met with overall relief by educators. However, some are concerned applications will drop.

District fights to conquer digital divide in Silicon Valley

Mountain View Whisman is trying to close gaps for its underserved students but internet is a problem, even in the most high-tech area of the country

Safe Schools: PASS releases new safety guidelines for K-12s

Lockdown drills and expanded sections on cybersecurity and transportation are in the free guide from the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools

Safe Schools: Don’t let your guard down on these 7 items

Schools that have reopened have done a remarkable job ensuring facilities are largely safe and free from incident. Staying that way will require calculated and robust strategies, researchers says.

Safe Schools: 5 ways to handle civil disturbances on campus

Allowing students to have a voice when it comes to social and political causes is important, but districts should have strategies in place for potential unrest.

Safe Schools: Keeping students, faculty secure during pandemic

The start of the academic year has presented a number of challenges, but schools have done well in maintaining security protocols

How schools can build physical activity into classroom instruction

Even with students being stretched on and off campus, and with some in front of screens, there are unique ways to get them out of their seats to participate

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

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