Idaho
Propublica.org - October 15, 2025
At an elementary school in southwest Boise, Idaho, in the fall of 2020, children in pre-K went to their recess on the playground, laughing and climbing ladders to reach the slide. One 3-year-old boy sat on the sidelines. The loose woodchips prevented the boy, who uses a wheelchair, from joining his classmates. There were no…
Arkansas
KATV.com - March 13, 2025
Governor Sanders paid a visit today to the campus of the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind, where construction is kicking off on a brand-new state-of-the-art facility. After touring the facility with legislators and staff last year, Governor Sanders committed to developing a plan to address the school's critical needs, with the goal of…
Research/Report
Jennifer Charteris, Joanna Anderson, and Angela Page
This study examines design aspects of special education spaces in newly built schools in Australia. The study promotes ongoing dialogue and in-depth research into inclusive design, aiming to create environments that prioritize student well-being and learning.
Research/Report
Arthur D. Caffey
This dissertation explores how facility conditions in rural high-poverty schools affect teacher satisfaction and highlights the importance of infrastructure in supporting educator well-being.
Research/Report
National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
This report provides an analysis of the health and productivity benefits of green schools, particularly looking at the building envelope, indoor air quality, lighting, and acoustical quality.
Research/Report
Council of the Great City Schools
This report, based on two years of collaboration among school facility and finance leaders, highlights how financial constraints impact maintenance practices. It emphasizes the connection between school facility conditions and student performance.
Research/Report
Council of the Great City Schools
The report shares updates on performance measures by the Council of the Great City Schools for fiscal year 2014-15 to improve urban school districts. The project aims to create key performance indicators (KPIs) for benchmarking, focusing on finance, human resources, and safety to enhance operational performance.
Research/Report
John O. Spengler, Daniel P. Connaughton, Jason E. Maddock
This study explores liability risk perceptions among school administrators in underserved communities for community access, many worry about injuries during after-hours recreational use, with 82.2% expressing concern.
Case Study/Exemplar
21st Century School Fund (21CSF), Healthy Schools Campaign, Critical Exposure
This booklet, created by The 21st Century School Fund, Critical Exposure, and Healthy Schools Campaign, presents photos and essays about the conditions of public school facilities submitted by students, teachers, and community members from across the country.
Research/Report
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
This report provides state-by-state profiles of school building conditions, highlighting disparities in facility quality and calling attention to critical infrastructure needs across the U.S.