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We asked, you answered, and the results are in! Last year, we put out a call for submissions to collect our readership’s opinion on trends and predictions for K–12 and higher education facilities in 2026. We received responses from professionals in both groups, ranging from educators to architects to construction management workers to providers of…

The state budget proposal released on Tuesday would allocate $4 million in fiscal year 2027 in state funding to replace the Brunswick High School building. The Interagency Commission on School Construction said the project would receive that much because it will not begin construction next fiscal year. Frederick County Public Schools requested $4 million. A…

With the vast majority of K-12 students attending public schools, it’s crucial to continue expanding school choice in ways that benefit them. Since 2020, states have significantly expanded K-12 open enrollment laws, allowing students to attend public schools other than their assigned school. Eleven of the 17 states that strengthened their open enrollment programs in…

Plateau Valley School District opened its brand-new school building, which covers more than 250 students and serves students in Pre-K through 12th grade. The new building holds the vast majority of students in the district, which is why the upgrade was important, officials said. Superintendent Trevor Long said the district’s old school building served the…

With extreme cold expected to overtake a large swath of the United States in the coming week, school districts are bracing for a fresh round of freezing temperatures, snow, and potential building closures. Some areas of the Midwest, Great Lakes, and East Coast can expect up to a foot of snow, according to local forecasts.…

William Penn School District led the charge of school districts, parents, and community organizations in a legal battle for education funding that lasted nearly a decade. Thursday, House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, met administrators and other elected officials at Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy to talk about the investments made in the district and education…

Chester ISD passed a bond election in May 2023 in the amount of $5,315.000. The district was subsequently awarded safety grants through the Texas Education Agency for $750K. The election bond narrowly passed by a vote of 159 for and 138 against. Prior to the bond election, the district formed a long-range planning committee, made…

Feedback period open for shaping high-quality and effective school facilities The Ohio School Design Manual serves as the statewide guide for designing effective, efficient, and future-ready school facilities. Updated annually, it defines the spaces, systems, and standards required for state-funded classroom construction. The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission is inviting feedback for the next edition from…

For the students at Jamestown High School, the sight of orange vests has been a backdrop to their school day since last winter. But recently, a group of upperclassmen and Early College High School (ECHS) students stepped past the “Construction Area” signs of the school’s cafeteria to see exactly what has been happening behind the…

A school garden at Chollas Mead Elementary is transforming into something much bigger than flowers and vegetables — it's becoming a sanctuary for students and soon, an innovative outdoor classroom. Tucked between the walls of the elementary school, the garden serves as more than just a learning space about plants and nature. For many students,…