Editor-in-Chief and Associate Publisher

Joe Agron is the editor-in-chief/associate publisher of American School & University magazine. Joe has overseen AS&U's editorial direction for more than 25 years, and has helped influence and shape national school infrastructure issues. He has been sought out for comments by publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, ABC News and CNN, and assisted with the introduction of the Education Infrastructure Act of 1994.

Joe also authors a number of industry-exclusive reports. His "Facilities Impact on Learning" series of special reports won national acclaim and helped bring the poor condition of the nation's schools to the attention of many in the U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Education and the White House.

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GALLERY: Top 4 reasons humidity and carbon-dioxide measurement is important

In building-automation applications, reliable humidity measurement is critical to consistent human comfort and productivity and low maintenance. Demand-controlled-ventilation ...
April 29, 2015
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Promising Signs

As we begin 2011, a number of promising signs signal that the worst may be behind us.
Jan. 1, 2011
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The Big Picture

The "Great Recession" has had a significant impact on education institutions — and will continue to plague schools and universities for years to come.
Oct. 1, 2010

Bold Expectations

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is a facility recently completed in the Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, Kansas.
Sept. 1, 2010
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Hard Times

New report finds that there may be more pain on the budgetary front for education institutions this coming school year, even as the nation's overall economy continues to claw ...
May 1, 2010

At the Forefront

Education institutions are at the forefront — proving they are innovative thought leaders in the design, construction, management and operations of their facilities, especially...
April 1, 2010
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A Perfect 10

For more than a decade, American School & University has compiled its "Top 10" issue highlighting the biggest, best and most popular in education facilities and business.
Dec. 1, 2009
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Life Choices

The concept of life-cycle costing is getting increased attention from education institutions — and rightly so.
Oct. 1, 2009