Tag: schools
Nearly One-Third Of U.S. Public Schools Use Portable Buildings
At the end of 2023, major repair, renovation, or modernization work was being performed in 21 percent of all public schools, according to new data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Three Ways Schools Can Improve Campus Safety
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles can enhance campus safety and deter potential criminal behavior.
Education Department Grants $47M To Support School Infrastructure
The Department of Education revealed eight new grants to support school infrastructure investments over the next five years.
Preparing Schools For Future Connectivity With Fiber Optic Cabling
Fiber optic cabling is capable of handling unlimited bandwidth at a lower cost, is adaptable, and more environmentally friendly.
Will Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Be On The Rise This Winter?
New research suggests businesses should step up facility protection measures ahead of a combined respiratory virus season this winter.
IBM Grants $5M To Boost Cybersecurity In Schools
Now in its third year, IBM Education Security Preparedness Grants offer students and teachers access to cyber and AI skills.
The Fantastic Floor In Education Facilities
Education facilities can economically achieve durable, sustainable, and easy-to-maintain flooring.
Happy Hands Are Clean Hands
You have until the end of the month to vote for your favorite student-designed soap/sanitizer dispenser in SC Johnson Professional’s Happy Hands Contest.
Cathedral School For Boys Unveils Expanded, Reinvented “Heart”
An addition and renovation at the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco adds a new modern element and creates valuable indoor and outdoor spaces.
Getting “Schooled” In Indoor Air Quality
BridgePrep Academy Charter Schools took several measures to create a safe, healthy indoor school environment for students and staff.
Survey Shows Teachers Wary Of IAQ In Schools
Teachers are alarmed schools haven't done more to improve air quality, even with federal funding available.
5 Ways To Ensure Efficiency During Education Facility Construction Work
When the proper steps are taken during construction, facility managers can expect a smooth process from start to finish.
ESSER Funds: Five Ways To Create Cleaner Classrooms
Here are five ways to put ESSER funds to use and create cleaner environments for students and teachers as they return to the classroom.
EW Howell Enhances Two Manhattan K-8 Private Schools
The construction and renovation projects provide these schools with spacious libraries, an enhanced space for athletics, and more.
Preparing For The Unthinkable: Armed Intruders
Here are some prevention and response measures for schools, houses of worship, and nonprofits, courtesy of Church Mutual's experts.
Indoor Sports And Healthy IAQ
Facilities teams should look at these four aspects of HVAC maintenance during the indoor sports season for healthier IAQ.
Is Your School Custodian At The Head Of The Class?
As Cintas kicks off its ninth annual Custodian of the Year Contest, now is the time to nominate your school's hardworking custodian.
Choosing Air Purifiers For Safer School, Workplace Environments
Here's a quick guide to choosing an air filtration system to successfully minimize viral spread, creating a safer environment for all occupants.
The ABCs Of Indoor Air Quality In Schools
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 50 percent of U.S. school buildings reported having issues with IAQ.
GP PRO Offers No-Cost Replacements For “Devious Licks” Losses
GP PRO will replace stolen paper towel, toilet tissue, and soap dispensers at no cost to schools impacted by the "Devious Licks" challenge.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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