School Buildings

Leadership

Detroit superintendent Vitti discusses marijuana dangers, fighting poverty at policy conference

The superintendent has been vocal about his concerns over the prevalence of marijuana businesses in the community.

School Buildings

Philadelphia school district under federal investigation for asbestos monitoring

The situation highlights an ongoing challenge for the district; schools in Philly are an average of 73 years old, and some 300 buildings contain asbestos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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