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Yale University says it will have to undergo another round of cuts to eliminate a $150 million budget shortfall....
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By Joe Agron (jagron@asumag.com)
January marks the relaunch of an invaluable tool and resource for anyone building, modernizing, repairing or researching education facilities: SchoolDesigns.com....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
Continuing economic difficulties will challenge education institutions in the year ahead....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
No one knows with certainty how severe the economic collapse would have been without federal intervention, but it's clear that even with stimulus relief, many schools and universities will have to continue to address financial obstacles that threaten...
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act enacted by Congress in 2009 was a life preserver for many states and education institutions, helping to rescue budgets for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
No one knows with certainty how severe the economic collapse would have been without federal intervention, but it's clear that even with stimulus relief, many schools and universities will have to continue to address financial obstacles that threaten...
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
At the preK-12 level, student enrollment is projected to increase every year until at least 2018. But the overall national figures obscure significant differences in growth from region to region....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
As economic hard times continue for many school systems, several states are pursuing, or at least considering, the politically thorny step of merging small districts....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
One highly publicized element of the economic recovery package for schools is the Race to the Top Fund, a school reform measure that is enticing districts with $4 billion that will be award to states in a national competition....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
A key aspect of sustainability is using energy efficiently. Schools and universities have plenty of opportunities to upgrades facilities and equipment to conserve energy and save money....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
At the postsecondary level, one byproduct of the ailing economy is a dramatic spike in the enrollment of students in community colleges....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
The poor economy has slowed construction plans for some schools and universities, but many education institutions that have available funding are able to take advantage of...
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
Improving maintenance management is one way a school or university can improve facility operations without a huge capital investment....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
The federal government's economic recovery package provides many avenues for schools and universities to receive financial help for their facilities....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
While enduring severe financial setbacks, schools and universities must continue to deliver high-quality education to students....
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By Mark Dilworth
How to integrate design, capital funding and academic planning during a recession....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
Incorporating life-cycle costing into facility decisions enables schools and universities to have buildings that operate efficiently for the long term....
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By Joe Agron (jagron@asumag.com)
The concept of life-cycle costing is getting increased attention from education institutions — and rightly so....
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By Joe Agron (jagron@asumag.com)
There is no shortage of interest among education institutions looking to capitalize on the $22 billion in tax credits available over the next two years through the Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) program....
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By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)
Economic stimulus funds from the federal government provide numerous avenues for schools and universities to improve facilities....
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The U.S. Department of Education has made $108.8 million in funding available for targeted students and communities....
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The U.S. Department of the Interior is allocating more than $277 million for school construction, repairs and improvements for Indian tribes across the nation....
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The U.S. House Education and Labor Committee once again has passed the 21st Century Green High Performing Public School Facilities Act....
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Funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act available from the U.S. Department of Education as of May 1, 2009....
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Additional information from the 38th annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study for Schools and Colleges, including spending by colleges on maintenance and operations as a percentage of total college expenditures over the past 10 years....
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