There is little evidence of a public schooling infrastructure crisis, and massive new federal spending would likely send much money from taxpayers outside of districts to taxpayers in districts who refuse to use their own money for new construction. Maybe that reluctance is because many taxpayers sense that there hasn't been broad "underfunding" of public schooling or a building crisis.

The national movement is accelerating the creation and sharing of open educational resources (OER) by educators.

New York—Launched using a startup model, Brooklyn STEAM Center was developed in partnership with the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which includes over 400 companies. ... Indiana—Southmont High School may open its advanced manufacturing wing to Ivy Tech Community College students, who are training to get their welding or industrial maintenance certifications. ... New Mexico—Santa Fe voters are deciding on a five-year renewal of a property tax that brings in $11 million a year to fund classroom technology and more.

Schools and teachers benefit in a variety of ways when teachers work together. A small but growing body of evidence suggests a positive relationship between teacher collaboration and student achievement.