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resource - Research/Report
Sara Hinkley, Center for Cities + Schools (CC + S)
This brief reviews the facility data policies and practices of all fifty states and the District of Columbia: what states collect, how much of it the public can actually see, and whether the data drives funding and policy decisions.
Blog - Update from NCSI
Jeff Vincent, Director, National Center on School Infrastructure
In this post, Jeff Vincent explains why NCSI joined the editorial board of School Safety Quarterly, a collective impact journal dedicated to advancing the practice, policy, and culture of school safety and security across America.
resource - Guide/Tool
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
Watch this webinar, hosted by the National Center on School Infrastructure and presented by the Schools Team at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on September 23, 2026, to learn how HVAC controls retrofits can slash utility costs while improving classroom ventilation.
Blog - Resource spotlight
Brandon Payne, Executive Director, National Council on School Facilities
Educational Facility Master Planning: A Self-Guided Workshop Series is a new free guide from the National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI) and the National Council on School Facilities (NCSF) that walks district teams through the planning process, step by step.
resource - Guide/Tool
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), Sturtz & Company
This new free guide from the National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI) and the National Council on School Facilities (NCSF) walks district teams through the planning process, step by step.
resource - Guide/Tool
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
During this 90-minute webinar, jointly hosted by NCSI and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) on September 17, 2026, panelists discussed the fundamentals of ESPC and demonstrate how schools, as well as other municipal and state facilities, can benefit from this proven project delivery approach.
resource - Research/Report
Sodiq Ambali, Miyeun Jung, and Lucy Sorensen, Brookings Institution
This article examines disparities in public school building conditions in New York and the financing mechanisms that contribute to the patterns found. It highlights how state building aid helps offset differences stemming from local property wealth and provides recommendations for state policymakers to target capital funding to high-need districts.
resource - Case Study/Exemplar
Rhode Island Department of Education, Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
This report provides a statewide framework for Rhode Island public schools to integrate solar energy into school facility planning, capital investments, and educational programs. It outlines financing pathways, educational integration opportunities, resilience strategies, and practical Rhode Island case studies.
resource - Case Study/Exemplar
21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), Sturtz & Company
In this episode, Trent Allen and Cheryl Galloway of Facilitron share hidden costs and policy gaps school districts face in managing community use of their facilities. The conversation centers on a "cost recovery" philosophy, and that uncompensated community use quietly drains general fund dollars meant for educating students.
resource - Case Study/Exemplar
21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), Sturtz & Company
This episode explores the complex issues surrounding school closures and reuse, emphasizing community engagement, financial realities, and planning frameworks. Experts share insights on navigating emotional community responses, financial strategies, and sustainable reuse models.