Join AIA for 'Funding School Infrastructure: Advocacy and Impact' on 10/5 at 2 pm ET. Register today! shorturl.at/eMW57
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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 AASA ASBO International National Council on School Facilities National School Boards Association | NSBA School Board Partners by sharing our new resource: undauntedk12.org/schools-and-th…

'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-sch…

'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-sch…

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. #infrastructure Week #SchoolsAreInfrastructure bit.ly/3IiwMIK

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. #infrastructure Week #SchoolsAreInfrastructure

U.S. Department of Education ED Infrastructure & Sustainability 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

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

“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 Sharon Lurye bit.ly/3Sr8rnR

“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 Sharon Lurye bit.ly/3Sr8rnR

Great opportunity to build district facilities officials' capacity to support school efficiency improvements in schools. Learn more this Thursday. Apply by 2/20.

📣ED Calling for Input on New School Infrastructure and Sustainability Funding. Read about this funding in our blog: blog.ed.gov/2023/02/ed-cal… and send comments to [email protected] by Feb 17 U.S. Department of Education 21st Century School Fund National Council on School Facilities @mygreenschools

U.S. Dept. of U.S. Department 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).

📢Deadline Approaching

Schools lack manpower to train energy managers to facilitate energy efficiency improvements in their districts. #EnergyCLASSprize can support capacity building in your district. Apply by Feb 20th: herox.com/energy-class

ED has a new website for infrastructure and sustainability efforts. This new landing page shares all the ways ED addresses these vital aspects of schools. More to come in the new year!

Check it out: ow.ly/ZGTO50MaBXl

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U.S. Department of Education invites organizations to make school #infrastructure and sustainability commitments by May 31st. #healthyschools #IAQ ED Infrastructure & Sustainability U.S. Department of Education bit.ly/3DAu3YQ

The U.S. Department of Energy just issued $80M for energy + health upgrades in highest need K-12 facilities.

Learn more on 2 upcoming webinars 12/6 & 7: lnks.gd/2/x87ddP

Secretary Miguel Cardona
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. EPA

Thrilled to present at the 11/14 RTM Business Group K-12 Facilities Forum with Mike Pickens @K12facilities, Anisa Heming @mygreenschools, Andrea Swiatocha U.S. Department of Energy, and Becky Cook-Shyovitz U.S. EPA about federal funding for K-12 school facilities.

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-i…

Using one-time federal funds to address the backlog of school facilities issues, improving student and staff health, performance, and engagement! k12dive.com/spons/how-infr…