Lessons, insights, and practical solutions on improving school buildings and grounds from practitioners across the country.
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UndauntedK12
Recent changes to federal energy tax credits have introduced new rules and deadlines for solar energy projects, storage projects, electric school buses, and EV chargers. However, the credit for ground-source heat pumps remains unchanged, offering a valuable opportunity for schools to improve classroom environments.
Voices from the field
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
Melanie Drerup reflects on the role that the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission plays in supporting local school districts after serving as Chief Planning Officer for 31 years.
Voices from the field
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
For Guy Bliesner, school safety isn’t just about video surveillance and “hardened” buildings. It’s about ensuring that every layer of security supports the ultimate mission of education.
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UndauntedK12
How schools heat and cool their buildings affects student health, learning, and costs. As temperatures rise, legacy heating and cooling systems struggle to keep up – leading to uncomfortable classrooms, lower test scores, and school closures.
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National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
Erika Eitland, MPH, ScD, has built a career covering public health and architecture, working to ensure that school facilities support student and teacher well-being.
Recent changes to federal energy tax credits have introduced new rules and deadlines for solar energy projects, storage projects, electric school buses, and EV chargers. However, the credit for ground-source heat pumps remains unchanged, offering a valuable opportunity for schools to improve classroom environments.
Voices from the field
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
In a small office tucked inside Utah’s State Board of Education (USBE), one person – Dean Dykstra, Utah’s School Construction and Facilities Specialist – is responsible for the long-term health, safety, and construction compliance of over 1,000 public school buildings across 43 school districts and 140 charter schools statewide.
