Learning and Teaching

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Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health, Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research at Stanford University, Ten Strands, Center for Cities + Schools (CC + S), UndauntedK12

This report draws on research and state-level data to survey the impacts of extreme weather on students’ health and learning. Critically assessing the readiness of California’s 11,000 public K-12 schools to safeguard students, the authors propose a planning process and aligned investments to increase resilience.

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National Research Council

This report presents findings of a committee asked by the Building Research Board to undertake a broad review of maintenance and repair activities of government agencies and to recommend how these activities might be improved.

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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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National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

This report highlights the condition of public school facilities in the 2012-2013 year. Major findings reveal that over half of school districts needed school building repairs, which cost 197 billion dollars, and the average age of main instructional buildings was 44 years

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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

This report evaluates the poor physical condition of BIE-funded Indian schools, identifying oversight failures and urgent infrastructure needs affecting Native students.

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Peter C. Lippman and Elizabeth A. Matthews

This book showcases how an evidence-based design approach can be utilized in the planning of learning environments.

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Shannon L. Michael, Caitlin L. Merlo, Charles E. Basch, Kathryn R. Wentzel, Howell Wechsler

This article summarizes the literature on the connection between health and academic achievement using the Whole School, Whole Community, and Whole Child (WSCC) framework as a way to address health-related barriers to learning.

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Lisa Heschong, Roger L. Wright, Stacia Okura

This study presents evidence that classroom daylight exposure significantly improves student academic performance, supporting the case for integrating natural light into school design.

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Lisa Heschong

This report analyzes the relationship between natural daylight in classrooms and student academic performance, highlighting how thoughtful daylighting design can accelerate learning outcomes.

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Corgan

This report asserts that teacher wellbeing, thoughtful integration of physical and virtual learning, and strategic flexibility are crucial for educators. Addressing these needs can aid in teacher recruitment and retention.