The National Council on School Facilities is the nonprofit association of state K–12 public school facilities officials.
Washington, D.C.
Joined February 2020
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Across the nation local school district leaders have worked hard to deliver healthy & safe schools. However, our nation is underinvesting in K12 facilities by $85 billion each year. See our new national analysis #StateofOurSchools2021 @WELLcertified @21csf stateofourschools2021.org
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⚡News flash! ⚡The #InflationReductionAct offers new non-competitive federal funding for every school across the country. Help us spread the word @AASAHQ @ASBOIntl @K12Facilities @NSBAPublicEd @schoolbpartners by sharing our new resource: undauntedk12.org/schools-and…
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"The physical condition of schools affects the health of children, and it affects the learning of children," "Schools can make kids sick from asthma, from overheating, from leaks and mold, all kinds of things." cbsnews.com/news/black-schoo…
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"There's no way to address the structural inequity that we have between school districts without addressing how we fund them," if you're district is poor, if you have old buildings, you may not be able to afford the modernization of your buildings". cbsnews.com/news/black-schoo…
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Modernizing our school #infrastructure for all students & communities will take vision, resolve, & a local, state, & federal partnership. Learn about our Nation’s school facilities challenges & opportunities. #infrastructureWeek #SchoolsAreInfrastructure bit.ly/3IiwMIK
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As an essential part of the nation’s public #infrastructure, elementary & secondary public education is the 2nd largest sector for state & local construction capital outlay, after highways. #infrastructureWeek #SchoolsAreInfrastructure
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U.S. Department of Education @EDGreenRibbon invites organizations to make school #infrastructure and sustainability commitments. What makes a healthy & sustainable school? Share your commitments by May 31st. Learn more: bit.ly/3EQ5OGA
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Proper planning of #schoolfacilities is critical for all school districts. Use this guide to help determine whether each element of your district's master plan is following the standard. bit.ly/3Zhko24 #healthyschools #infrastructure #schoolfunding #publicschools
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“Superintendent Quintin Shepherd says he’d love to spend more on counselors and less on fixing broken air conditioners, but there’s no way kids can learn safely in a classroom that’s 100 degrees.” #infrastructure Reporting by @sharonlurye bit.ly/3Sr8rnR
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“The poor districts are doing it because they’re chasing after emergencies,” said Mary, of the @21csf. #Infrastructure is a prime example of long-standing inequities in school funding. Reporting by @sharonlurye bit.ly/3Sr8rnR
U.S. Dept. of @ENERGY grants for energy improvements at #schoolfacilities. $4.5 million in awards. “Join Energy CLASS Prize on Feb. 16 to ask about what you need to submit, eligibility, & upcoming deadlines.” Register (bit.ly/40IyP0i) & learn (bit.ly/3YXT5cL).
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U.S. Department of Education invites organizations to make school #infrastructure and sustainability commitments by May 31st. #healthyschools #IAQ @EDGreenRibbon @usedgov bit.ly/3DAu3YQ
Investing in our K-12 schools invests in our future. We must improve air quality, update buildings and reduce carbon emissions to create safer learning environments and better educational outcomes. #RenewAmericasSchools grant applications are now open: energy.gov/clean-energy-infr…
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Just found a great new source of average costs of construction for PK-12 school buildings, by state and for the US as a whole from @K12Facilities: See p. 55-56 static1.squarespace.com/stat…
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Does your school practice #sustainability? @EDGreenRibbon is a recognition award for school going green. Educational institutions of all types are eligible for nomination by their state. Prepare for the 2022-2023 application cycle with these resources: buff.ly/3DuSgjQ
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"US public schools get a D+ for poor conditions, and experts say problems are getting worse. Here's what kids are facing" #infrastructure #healthyschools cnn.it/3QM3gMU
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Upgrading school ventilation and air filtration improves and protects health, education, the environment, and equity. Learn more about the benefits of improving school air quality from @amprog: ampr.gs/3pUG1oL
The National School Boards Association interviewed our Executive Director on how the National Council on School Facilities is working to improve school facilities conditions for students and staff. bit.ly/3zMBEk2
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Last month, U.S. mayors passed a healthy school infrastructure resolution at its 90th annual meeting in Reno, Nev. We're encouraged to see @usmayors step up to support school modernization & commit to investments & solutions for healthier schools @21CSF
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Our division published a two-page fact sheet with resources to assist with Sustainable Communities and School Planning. The @CADeptEd supports advancement of community sustainability through local engagement and collaborative planning. 🌎🚵♂️#masterplanning
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21CSF applauds the U.S. Conference of Mayors for passing a resolution on #SchoolFacilities #infrastructure. School improvements can provide more green space, give access to athletic & playground spaces & provide safe shelter during a disaster. #WeAreWELL bit.ly/3abPnII
