In an era marked by growing environmental consciousness and a pressing need to address climate change, the imperative for high-performance design in school facilities projects has become increasingly apparent.
Beyond mere compliance with existing building codes, school districts should proactively prioritize high-performance design for several compelling financial reasons. Download our insights below!
Schools hold the potential to be dynamic centers of community engagement and enrichment, creating learning experiences that touch every demographic. Despite this, many schools are shuttered at the end of the day, or after the last student practice or club has adjourned.
When schools start viewing themselves as resources in the lives of the entire community, not just its children, it creates opportunities to actively involve the community, creating a reciprocal relationship that benefits both the students and the surrounding neighborhood and maximizes community use and investment.
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The absence of affordable housing in communities across the United States has placed significant strain on career educators, particularly those just beginning their vocations who may be burdened with significant student loan debt. The pandemic has compounded the strains already present in the profession, and many educators are opting to leave the occupation altogether.
Workforce housing initiatives contribute to the retention and overall well-being of teachers by significantly reducing the financial burden and stress levels of the educators. Dedicated workforce housing developments offer numerous advantages for teachers and the communities they serve.
Explore strategies we believe can help below.
Funding, and the strategies behind securing funding, play a crucial role in the construction and renovation of Pre-K-12 buildings.
While traditional funding sources like government grants and bonds are commonly used, there are alternative funding options available for educational institutions that do not involve bonds or asking for money from the community at large. While none of these are likely to replace traditional funding methods, and not all may be viable, they are all worth exploring when planning how to fund a project.
Explore alternative funding options available for educational institutions below.