Stretched Podcast Ep. 15: When Schools Close: Community Impact and Responsible Reuse
21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), Sturtz & Company,
Stretched
Episode 15: When Schools Close: Community Impact and Responsible Reuse
In this episode, Shannon Jaax from Kansas City Public Schools, Dr. Ariel Bierbaum from the University of Maryland, and Jeff Vincent from the National Center on School Infrastructure explore the complex issues surrounding school closures and reuse, emphasizing community engagement, financial realities, and planning frameworks. They share insights on navigating emotional community responses, financial strategies, and sustainable reuse models as well as explore innovative approaches to school reuse, community engagement, and long-term planning for educational facilities. They also discuss the importance of community trust, legal mechanisms, zoning, and equitable development in shaping sustainable school district strategies.
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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.
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