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Planning & Design

Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
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The Caroline Kimmel Pavilion for Arts and Communication is expected to open on the Philadelphia campus in 2027.
April 11, 2025
Pawtucket School Department
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The 375,000-square-foot campus will replace 2 existing high schools.
April 10, 2025
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New York City plans to construct an elementary school on this site in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn.
The city's School Construction Authority has approved plans for the school after substantial remediation efforts near the site.
April 7, 2025
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The university plans to transform the Benjamin Building into a modern facility that fosters collaboration and innovation.
April 7, 2025

Construction

Granite School District
Rendering of the design that will be used in some of the restrooms in two Granite district high schools.
Bathroom designs at high school will enhance safety To accommodate students who don’t feel safe or comfortable using traditional school bathrooms, the Granite (Utah) district...
April 4, 2025
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Regular roof inspections will help schools identify and remedy problems before they become expensive headaches.
April 4, 2025
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Resilient flooring is often chosen for school corridors.
Carpeting and resilient flooring choices come with advantages and disadvantages.
April 4, 2025
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The Loudoun County school board has voted not to let the local power utility install above-ground power lines near Rock Ridge High School.
The Loudoun County board says above-ground power lines raise too many health and safety concerns.
March 27, 2025

Energy

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Liberty (Colorado) School District J4 has received $.1.365 million from the state to help pay for a geothermal energy system.
Two school districts in Colorado are among the recipients of state funding awards that support geothermal heating projects across Colorado. The Colorado Energy Office has awarded...
April 10, 2025
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HVAC Improvements and replacements in schools lead to measurable gains in attendance, behavior, and academic performance, a study has found.
Recent studies show that upgrading HVAC systems and using HEPA filters to improve air quality in classrooms provide health and economic benefits for students.
April 4, 2025
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Tests detected elevated mold levels in the library at Monomoy Regional Middle School in Chatham.
Feb. 13, 2025
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Good indoor air quality in a school facility is dependent on a properly functioning HVAC system.
Feb. 7, 2025

Maintenance & Operations

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The latest assessment from the American Society of Civil Engineers says U.S. public schools still are doing a poor job keeping their facilities in good condition.
March 25, 2025
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Deferred maintenance needs in 2024 have risen 35% since 2020, university says.
Dec. 16, 2024
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Dec. 1, 2024
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Antietam High School in Reading, Pennsylvania
Funding change in Idaho leaves some districts short on maintenance money Some school districts in Idaho are struggling to cover routine maintenance costs — even as the state...
Oct. 4, 2024

Safety & Security

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Gabriel Andrews, 9, was walking to his bus stop Friday morning in Frankfort.
April 7, 2025
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Prosecutors say the workers at Chester Community Charter School are accused of physically abusing students or failing to report suspected abuse.
April 3, 2025
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Another student at Gridley High School faces felony charges in the attack.
March 28, 2025
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Riverside University High School is one of 11 campuses in Milwaukee where school resources officers have been assigned.
The Milwaukee district had been held in contempt for failing to follow state law and establish a school resource officer program.
March 18, 2025