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Author: Susan Tully

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Back to School: The Positive Effects of Net Zero Facilities on Student Performance

School is officially back in session or will be soon; as students and teachers head back into the classroom for another year of learning and exploration, building safety and efficiency remains top of mind. In fact, operating costs and energy...

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Back to School: Public Private Partnerships for K-12 Building Programs

Chronically underfunded, many school districts across the country struggle with how to allocate limited funds to building programs. With an aging stock of buildings in dire need of repair or replacement, districts historically use capital funds for emergency repairs or...

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Back to School – Security Building & Design Considerations for Every District

Every community deserves safety in their schools. However, school districts throughout the country have faced persistent concerns over acts of violence in schools for the last four decades.  Planning and design for security considerations in schools can facilitate safe and...

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Getting Back to School Safely

“Back to School 2020” will take on different meanings across the country depending upon where school districts are located and upon which guidance or state mandates each school district must follow. For some, “Back to School” will mean fully virtual/online...