The Washington, D.C., school system has broken ground on a $75.3 million modernization of Burroughs Elementary School.
The city says in a news release that the project will expand the existing campus from 60,000 to 95,000 square feet and replace the outdated courtyard design with a more efficient and flexible layout.
“The $75 million modernization will allow our scholars to sharpen their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills in a state-of-the-art educational environment,” says School Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee.
The expanded building will have four new classrooms, a new cafeteria and upgraded building systems; the school's capacity will increase by 100 students.
Inspired by the school’s namesake, naturalist John Burroughs, the project will include planter beds, a student garden and fruit trees in a small orchard.
The Burroughs modernization is expected to be completed in time for the 2027-28 school year.
