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North Carolina Rep. Etheridge Wants Stimulus Money for School Construction
‘Shovel-ready’ List Proposes $38M for Ed Buildings in Montana
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Federal Funds Sought for Iowa School Construction Project
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Pursuing a 'Green' Economic Stimulus
Obama Pledges Schools Upgrade in Stimulus Plan
Gov. Paterson's Wish List, Including $3.6 Billion in Ready-to-go School Projects
Education Groups Compete for Piece of Stimulus Package
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Good Buildings, Better Schools: An Economic Stimulus Opportunity.
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 concludes that the total estimated national need is approximately $254.6 billion, The study also examines the nature and impact of recent court cases that have addressed school infrastructure. Includes major policy recommendations that the federal government assume a strong leadership role and direct funding to states. Federal Economic Stimulus for School Construction Proposal for a $10 billion federal economic stimulus investment in school construction that would support as many as 250,000 jobs and address critical needs in public school facilities. 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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