Guide/Tool
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
Watch this webinar, hosted by NCSI, to learn what recent research shows about how school facilities impact student outcomes and property values. You'll also hear practitioner perspectives on communicating the value of school facility investments.
Case Study/Exemplar
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), 21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), Woolpert
In this episode of the Stretched podcast, Matthew Palmer, Senior Research Scholar, School Planning & Transportation at North Carolina State University discusses his journey into school facility planning, emphasizing the importance of a planning mindset that connects knowledge to action.
Guide/Tool
Pandemic Center at the Brown University School of Public Health
This guide provides an evidence-based roadmap for state and local leaders to strengthen indoor air quality policy, protect public health, and reduce disease transmission. Accompanying the guide are three action plans: one for governors, one for state health departments, and one for schools.
Case Study/Exemplar
National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), 21st Century School Fund (21CSF), Woolpert
This episode of the Stretched podcast delves into the comprehensive facility planning process undertaken by Fargo Public Schools, highlighting the importance of life cycle replacement projects, community engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
Case Study/Exemplar
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), Woolpert, 21st Century School Fund (21CSF)
In this episode of the Stretched podcast, Dr. William Merritt, Chief of Staff for Jackson Public Schools, discusses the significant changes in Jackson, Mississippi, over the past two decades, including population decline and its impact on school enrollment and infrastructure.
Case Study/Exemplar
National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), 21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), Woolpert
This episode of the Stretched podcast explores the challenges faced by Guilford County Schools in North Carolina, particularly in relation to a $2 billion bond initiative aimed at addressing deferred maintenance and improving school facilities.
Research/Report
M. Pilar Botana Martinez, Priam Dinesh Vyas, Katherine H. Walsh, Lauren Main, Lauren Bolton, Yirong Yuan, Masanao Yajima, M. Patricia Fabian
This study analyzes heat exposure in over 3,600 classrooms across 125 Northeastern U.S. schools during summer 2023. Findings highlight the variability in indoor temperatures and the importance of cooling access, advocating for continuous monitoring to improve climate resilience and student comfort.
Case Study/Exemplar
Woolpert, National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), 21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
In this episode of the Stretched podcast, David Sturtz, Mary Filardo, and Kelly Horn discuss the challenges and strategies faced by Arlington ISD in managing K-12 facilities and operations.
Case Study/Exemplar
Woolpert, National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), 21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI)
In this inaugural episode of the Stretched podcast, David Sturtz and Mary Filardo discuss the pressing challenges facing K-12 school facilities, emphasizing the need for effective planning and resource allocation.
Research/Report
Beverly Ge, Koen Tieskens, Priam Vyas, Maria Pilar Botana Martinez, Yirong Yuan, Katherine H. Walsh, Lauren Main, Lauren Bolton, Masanao Yajima, Maria Patricia Fabian
This study shows how real-time indoor air quality monitoring can help schools improve air quality and health. Analyzing CO₂ data from 125 Boston schools during 2022-2023, researchers identified patterns, created visualizations, and highlighted classrooms needing attention.