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Gov. Paterson's Wish List, Including $3.6 Billion in Ready-to-go School Projects
Obama Links Ed Tech to Economic Growth
Help for Aging School Buildings?
School Construction May Buffer East Texas from Recession
What Will Obama’s Presidency Mean for Architects?
Compiling a To-Do List for Obama's New Deal: School Building Repairs
State Economic Stimulus Package Will Speed Public School Repairs in Hawaii
Higher-Education Leaders Press Congress for Chunk of Stimulus Funds
Rochester School Upgrade Project Needs Washington's Help
School Modernization, Broadband Access Keys to Obama's Plan to Provide Jobs
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Better School Buildings: Economic Stimulus Opportunity with Long-term Benefits
Advocates federal spending to improve the condition of school buildings, noting the respective short- and long-term economic benefits of construction industry promotion and an improved learning environment. Includes an examination of the size and condition of the U.S. school inventory, a discussion of the importance of school facility quality, details on how capital investment in schools can improve local economies and close achievement gaps between low- and higher-income students. School Infrastructure Funding Need. New research study tracks the current level of school infrastructure funding in all 50 states. The report shows that total school infrastructure funding need is substantial, totalling some $254.6 billion. The study also examines the nature and impact of recent court cases that have addressed school infrastructure. Impact Aid Schools: Compilation of Pending Projects for School Modernization Presents the results of a survey of Impact Aid public school districts to find out about school infrastructure projects that can commence within 30-60 days. About 68 Impact Aid public school districts across the country submitted entries for the compilation. About 30 of the over 5100 projects involve new construction to alleviate overcrowding and other issues. The rest of the school infrastructure projects deal with modernization, renovation, repair, or energy improvement projects. |
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