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This article examines school security trends for 2026, focusing on the integration of mental health supports with behavioral threat assessment. It highlights emerging industry standards, the need for facility-specific security planning integrated with master planning, and the importance of human procedure over technology alone in mitigating identified security vulnerabilities.

This toolkit is a practical guide for integrating sustainability into school daily operations and long-term planning. It covers community engagement, environment quality, energy, water, waste, and green transportation. The guide helps schools create safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible campuses through actionable strategies and drawing on best practices.

This video explains how indoor air quality impacts lung health and identifies common school pollutants. It details the physiological process of breathing and lists sources of indoor and outdoor contaminants. The resource provides practical strategies for school staff to improve air quality, such as source removal, ventilation, and air filtration.

This report examines how school facility conditions contribute to achievement gaps in Massachusetts, revealing that urban districts face significant disparities in access to modern buildings. It provides a detailed analysis of state funding processes and offers a seven-point blueprint for reform to ensure infrastructure equity for all students.

This tool provides a framework for school staff to evaluate and improve building health and efficiency through an Energy Efficient Indoor Air Quality Management Plan. It includes detailed checklists for building policies and physical walkthroughs, addressing critical factors like ventilation systems, hazardous materials management, and cost-effective energy use strategies to support student well-being.

This case study describes an indoor air quality assessment in a small school district using sensors, walkthroughs, and surveys. It outlines methods for tracking pollutants like CO2 and VOCs to inform HVAC adjustments and management plans. The resource helps facilities staff understand how to leverage data despite resource constraints.

This report evaluates state laws and policies regarding school indoor air quality across seven areas, including ventilation, radon, and mold. It offers ten actionable recommendations to help state and local education agencies improve student health and energy efficiency through comprehensive management plans, transparency standards, and improved infrastructure maintenance.

This report examines how school modernization affects educational outcomes and community well-being by studying 28 schools in Baltimore and DC. It details findings on Indoor Environmental Quality, Educational Adequacy, and Community Connectivity, demonstrating that modernized facilities significantly improve student test scores, enrollment, and occupant satisfaction while providing safer learning environments.

This brief explores how school districts can achieve sustainability goals by prioritizing renovations over new construction. It details strategies for reducing embodied carbon, conducting Life Cycle Assessments, and achieving net-zero energy performance. Case studies illustrate the high cost and environmental benefits of high-performance retrofits compared to new building projects.

This report evaluates custodial staffing and cleanliness standards across California public schools, identifying significant maintenance deficiencies that risk student safety. It analyzes discrepancies in self-reported Facility Inspection Tool scores and recommends legislative and administrative reforms to funding models and oversight processes to ensure school facilities remain in good repair.