Stretched Podcast Ep. 10: Perspectives on School Facilities From the Ground Up with Dr. Brandon Payne

Stretched
Episode 10: Perspectives on School Facilities From the Ground Up with Dr. Brandon Payne

In this conversation, Dr. Brandon Payne shares his journey from a summer maintenance worker to the Executive Director of the National Council on School Facilities. He discusses the challenges faced by school facilities, particularly in rural areas, and the impact of changing demographics on school operations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and the need for consolidation of school districts to improve efficiency and outcomes for students. Dr. Payne highlights the necessity of understanding facility conditions and the financial implications of maintaining aging school buildings while preparing students for future challenges.

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Stretched, a podcast hosted by David Sturtz of Sturtz and Co. and Mary Filardo of the 21st Century School Fund and the National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), takes listeners inside the real challenges and possibilities in designing and operating our nation’s public schools.