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How state policymakers can address unequal access to adequate school facilities
National—OCTOBER 07, 2026
School building environments matter for student learning When policymakers discuss educational inequality, MORE
D.C. Schools Lead the Push for Greener Learning Spaces
District of Columbia—OCTOBER 06, 2026
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California—OCTOBER 06, 2026
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Ohio—OCTOBER 06, 2026
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Kentucky—OCTOBER 06, 2026
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Greening Schools

Schools can help improve the quality of the environment for children and at the same time contribute to better environmental conditions for the community.

Many schools across the nation are recognizing the long term cost savings and environmental benefits of implementing green school initiatives. It is not unusual for teachers to incorporate the "green" school building within their curriculum, creating a hands-on environmental lesson for students.

The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Award program offers examples of effective green school practices. 

This innovative practice area is under development. 

 Innovative Examples 
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Birney and Savoy Co-Location
-- District of Columbia [ abstract]

Savoy students moved into Birney ES during Savoy's school construction that took place over a two year period from fall of 2007 to summer of 2009. The Birney ES building housed two 300 student public schools. Savoy is approximately .2 miles from Birney.


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Branded Environments: Defining the Restructured High School Campus
-- New York [ abstract]

Visual branding is a powerful tool not only to establish identity but also to delineate and unify disparate spaces in high school campus buildings. These publications present the elements of visual branding and provide a step-by-step guide to the process for visual branding.

The step-by-step guide is attached to the pdf of Branded Environments.


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