School Facilities & Design
What to Know About PCBs in Schools: A Visual Primer
Key facts about a toxic chemical that continues to contaminate older schools.
Education Funding
Do K-12 Students Have a Right to Well-Funded School Buildings?
The answer in a recent state court case wasn't exactly a "yes." But it also wasn't a "no." Here's what could happen next.
School & District Management
Finding the Source of PCB Contamination in Schools Just Got Easier
Researchers say they have found a promising method to determine where in school buildings the PCB contamination is greatest.
Student Well-Being
The School Year Started Off Hot. Experts Say It Wasn't a Fluke
Experts recommend that schools look seriously at HVAC overhauls, but also shorter-term measures to fend off and prepare for extreme heat.
Student Well-Being
What Educators Need to Know About Schools and Hot Weather
As record-setting high temperatures become the new normal, schools struggle to keep their students cool.
School & District Management
AI Could Save School Districts Time and Money—If They Use It Correctly
Technology experts believe artificial intelligence tools could help districts on everything from facilities to recruitment.
School & District Management
Polluted Skies and High Heat Expose School Facility Issues, Threaten Students' Health
Growing threats from climate change place a heavy burden on schools.
School & District Management
Got AC? How Schools Are Coping With Record-Breaking Temperatures
No AC, sweating at bus stops, and sizzling playground equipment are among schools' concerns.
School & District Management
Q&A
Could the Design of Your School Be Hurting Attendance?
An expert argues that one way to improve student attendance is to do a better job designing schools.
Education Funding
Opinion
Education Funders Need to Ditch the Savior Complex
Trust in the input from teachers, staff, community, and students will go a long way toward making initiatives successful.
Law & Courts
Vermont Is First State to Sue Monsanto Over PCBs in Schools
Vermont officials are demanding compensation for the costs of testing and remediating the toxic chemical in schools.
Student Well-Being
Wildfire Haze and Poor Air Quality: Here's How Schools Are Responding
Children are particularly at risk from smoky skies, forcing school leaders to decide whether to cancel school or take less drastic measures.
Student Well-Being
Video
Designing Schools That Support Student and Staff Well-Being
Architecture and design can play significant roles in the health and well-being of students and staff.
Student Well-Being
Schools Are Installing Vape Detectors and Using Juul Settlement Money to Pay for It
Schools are turning to technology that notifies staff that students may be vaping.
Student Well-Being
5 Tips for Designing School Spaces That Support Students' Mental Health
School buildings can have a big impact on students' mental health. Here's how schools can make sure it's positive.