School Buildings

Safety and Security
How this rural Indiana district transformed school security
Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)
Superintendent Jeremy Gulley says community engagement, working with local leaders, and having clear objectives have all been vital to success.
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Facilities
Districts are spending big on schools tailor-made for 4-year-olds
The Hechinger Report
Custom spaces affect child behavior, teacher satisfaction, research shows.
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Safety and Security
3 vital components of a holistic school security strategy: Part 3
In this three-part Q&A, Randall Dennis interviews a security professional about the essential considerations for school and district leaders.
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Safety and Security
3 vital components of a holistic school security strategy: Part 2
In this three-part Q&A, Randall Dennis interviews a security professional about the essential considerations for school and district leaders.
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Safety and Security
3 vital components of a holistic school security strategy: Part 1
In this three-part Q&A, Randall Dennis interviews a security professional about the essential considerations for school and district leaders.
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Facilities
Tennessee K-12 school building costs escalate amid competing political priorities for education
Chalkbeat Tennessee
A new report found the state needs to spend about $9.8 billion on repairs, upgrades, or construction to keep its K-12 public school buildings safe and conducive to learning.
The average cost of building a new school in Tennessee was $51 million in 2022, compared with $15 million in 2012, according to state data. One factor is the rising cost of construction and materials.
Policy and Legislation
Center for American Progress calls for improving future readiness, modernizing facilities, and creating AI policies in K12
The CAP's four-chapter policy blueprint provides key recommendations for strengthening the U.S. education system at all levels.
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Op-ed
There has never been a better time for K-12 energy efficiency projects. Take advantage of these programs to modernize your facilities.
New government funding and advanced technologies have created an unprecedented opportunity to improve K-12 public school buildings.
The Little Rock School District in Arkansas won a $300,000 prize and secured an additional $11.25 million in federal awards for energy efficiency upgrades to school facilities.
Policy and Legislation
Pennsylvania governor announces $75 million in environmental repair funding for schools
109 state districts will receive up to $7.9 million each to eliminate lead, mold, asbestos, and other hazards from school facilities.
Josh Shapiro is the 48th governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Op-ed
The high cost of underfunding school security
Many district leaders invest the minimum necessary to maintain compliance or to keep up appearances when it comes to school security. Unfortunately, this approach can lead to unintended consequences and higher costs in the long run.
John Randall Dennis is an ASIS ESRM Certified Security Risk Consultant and security advocate
Op-ed
5 next-gen technologies that are transforming school security
By implementing the latest innovations, we can create safer environments where learning thrives.
John Randall Dennis is an ASIS ESRM Certified Security Risk Consultant and security advocate.
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