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H1N1 Flu Information
Information for schools on the 2009 flu outbreak from the U.S. Department of Education.
Summary Chart of Recovery Act Funding for School Facilities
Continuously updated information on sources of Recovery Act funding for school facilities from the U. S. Departments of Education, Treasury, Energy, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and more. Includes links to guidance documents and application forms.
Through Your Lens Exhibit
A photo exhibition showcasing the often unseen reality of the nation’s school building conditions, will be on display from Oct 5-9 in the Russell Rotunda, Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. The photos and stories in the exhibit were submitted by students, teachers and community members across the country in response to a call for images and essays showing what’s great and what’s troubling about our nation’s public school buildings.
Guide to Operating and Maintaining Energy Smart Schools
New guide from the U. S. Department of Energy provides organizational and technical information for integrating energy and high-performance facility management into existing operation and maintenance practices. Includes Action Plan Templates with customizable checklists used for planning and implementing energy-focused operations and maintenance.
Resource Lists
Subject-specific resources on more than 140 school facilities topics. Each list includes descriptions of books, studies, reports, and journal articles, as well as links to online publications and websites.
Ask A Question
Submit a question to our reference staff about school facilities planning, design, funding, construction, or maintenance.
NCEF Safe School Facilities Checklist
Download a customized checklist for assessing the safety and security of your school.
School Construction Costs
Current, forecast, and historical data about U.S. school construction.
School Construction Costs
Create and store a page with your own selected content from the NCEF website.