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    Chicago district plans to end privatized custodial services

    Feb. 13, 2024
    The school system says it will end its janitorial contract with Aramark and return to in-house management of custodians.
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    Knowledge Center: Keeping Clean

    Feb. 2, 2024
    The Covid-19 pandemic has ended, but the cleaning and maintenance efforts embraced during the crisis should continue.
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    Classroom ceiling collapse focuses attention on facility needs at Lockport, Illinois, high school

    Nov. 6, 2023
    Freshmen who attend Lockport Township High School’s Central Campus will have online classes while the district assesses damage to the building.
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    A Healthier Learning Experience: How Fellowes Array™ Elevates Campus IAQ

    Nov. 1, 2023
    Campus cleanliness and indoor air quality now rank in the top three most important factors for college or university selection, behind cost and quality of education. Learn how...
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    When a school or university identifies a mold problem, it is important to promptly locate and abate moisture sources.

    Breaking the Mold

    June 8, 2023
    Best practices to limit mold exposure and loss in education institutions.

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    Download the AS&U 100

    Dec. 21, 2023
    Download this guide to the 100 largest public school districts and 25 largest postsecondary institutions.
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    A key strategy in making sure that classrooms and other school spaces have good air quality is choosing flooring materials with low emissions of volatile organic compounds.

    Air it out before you step on it

    Oct. 3, 2022
    To make sure classrooms and other school spaces have good air quality, Choose flooring materials with low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
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    Some schools have upgraded the HVAC systems to combat Covid-19, but most report they have opted for lower-cost ventilation improvement strategies.

    To retrofit or not to retrofit?

    July 4, 2022
    Factors to consider when deciding whether to upgrade or replace a school’s HVAC system.
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    Inside July 2022: Roofing

    July 4, 2022
    Reopened school to get partial roof replacementThe Richmond (Va.) district is replacing parts of the roof at a building that has been called into emergency service after a fire...
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    The Path to Net Zero: Financing Solutions to Meet Environmental Challenges

    April 1, 2022
    Start thinking about energy-saving upgrades on your campus to show your support to the environment