UC Davis Hosts Rare Design-Build Competition
DAVIS, Calif. — The University of California, Davis is at the heart of innovation, as they are hosting what is believed to be the first design-build competition for an art museum in the U.S.
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How Window Film Can Improve Energy Efficiency in Schools
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Schools are constantly weighing the options of “going green,” but many are confronted with the harsh funding barriers that prevent some districts from spending money on green construction projects (or any projects for that matter).
North Dakota University System to Request Higher Education Funding
BISMARCK, N.D. — In an effort to carry out the overall vision of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) and the state’s 11 public colleges and universities, officials plan to request $146 million in capital spending to support 14 campus construction projects.
California Announces Major Funding
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tom Torlakson, California state superintendent of public instruction made an announcement last week that will greatly benefit school districts in the state.
Baltimore City Public Schools Plan 10-Year Investment
BALTIMORE — In November, Baltimore City Public Schools’ CEO Andres Alonso unveiled a $2.4 billion, 10-year plan to bring the district’s school buildings up to 21st century standards. The plan, 21st Century Buildings for Our Kids: Baltimore City Public Schools’ Proposed 10-Year Plan Recommendations, is the single largest public investment ever in the school system.
Texas School District Works to Conserve the Planet
DALLAS — It saves to go green, just ask Allen Independent School District in Allen, Texas. The district has teamed up with Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, to take part in the Conserve My Planet Program.
Retired Air Force Base Finds New Life with Community College
SAN MATEO, Calif. — The Foothill-De Anza Community College District took a big step in its effort to build a new education center in Sunnyvale, Calif. when it selected C.W. Driver as the general contractor for the construction project.
Wireless Network Connects Students in Rural Colorado
LOVELAND, Colo. — A rural Colorado school district recently implemented a unique solution to improve its wireless access and keep its students connected to the rest of the world. The Thompson School District in Loveland, Colo., was faced with the convergence of the digital age and the current economic state for many school districts. Needless to say, we live in an era where school budgets and modern expectations do not always align perfectly.
High School Receives PRIME Funding to Support Curriculum
WESTFIELD, Mass. — Westfield Vocational Technical High School in Westfield, Mass., is being recognized and rewarded for its curriculum and innovative programs by the SME Education Foundation, through its Partnership Response in Manufacturing (PRIME) program.
Cell Phones May Soon be Incorporated in the Classroom
TUPELO, Miss. — It is a common rule in classrooms — no cell phones allowed, but now school officials are saying that could all be history soon.
Technology is becoming an ever-popular necessity in schools throughout the world, but while technology needs are increasing many school districts find that budgets are decreasing. So how can schools afford all the latest high-tech gear for classrooms? Enter: The cell phone.