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Stretched Podcast: Transforming Fargo’s Schools


Woolpert, National Council on School Facilities (NCSF), 21st Century School Fund (21CSF), National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI),

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Episode 5: Transforming Fargo’s Schools

This podcast episode delves into the comprehensive facility planning process undertaken by Fargo Public Schools in Fargo, North Dakota, highlighting the importance of life cycle replacement projects, community engagement, and data-driven decision-making. The discussion emphasizes the need for equitable resources and opportunities for students, the challenges of school consolidation, and the significance of sustainability in planning. The speakers reflect on the successes and future steps necessary to maintain and improve the facilities while ensuring that the needs of the community and students are met.

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Stretched, a podcast hosted by David Sturtz of Woolpert 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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