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Theodore J. Weidner
This article provides a succinct discussion of the concept of current replacement value (CRV) as used by building managers to calculate a facility condition index (FCI) and other measures of facility condition and need.
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Glen Earthman
This report shows that school facility conditions greatly impact student achievement. Poorly maintained buildings lead to lower performance, particularly in low-income areas. Essential safety measures like clean water, functional lavatories, and security must be prioritized.
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National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
This report offers national data on public schools in 1999, detailing facility conditions, maintenance costs, renovation plans, ages, and overcrowding issues and solutions.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
This report highlights the poor physical condition of BIA schools compared to national averages, documenting major infrastructure repair needs and limitations in technology and environmental quality.
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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.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
This report highlights wide disparities in the condition of public school facilities across the U.S., showing that urban and high-poverty schools are more likely to suffer from serious infrastructure issues.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
This report assesses schools’ readiness for 21st-century education, highlighting outdated technology infrastructure and widespread inadequacies in facilities needed for science instruction and physical safety.
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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
This report provides a national overview of public school facility conditions in 1995, estimating $112 billion in repair needs and highlighting widespread infrastructure inequities across districts.