A Perfect 10

Dec. 1, 2009

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.

Joe Agron

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. The issue has proven to be a favorite with readers; and one thing heard time and again is "give us more."

While the issue in your hands has a variety of Top 10 features, lists, products and more, we've added extra emphasis to the "more" by providing additional Top 10 lists in our Web 101 Exclusive section.

This issue also includes the annual Green Cleaning Award for Schools & Universities. Now in its third year, the competition has showcased some of the most innovative programs at education institutions nationwide. This year is no exception, and those institutions featured are setting the bar — and have created programs that other schools and universities can emulate and build upon to create more healthful, sustainable environments for learning.

Speaking of green and the Top 10, the U.S. Green Building Council recently compiled a list of the Top 10 states with the most LEED- (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) registered K-12 school and higher-education projects. The states that are leading the way:

Top 10 states with most LEED-registered K-12 school projects

Ohio	184
California	106
Pennsylvania	92
Texas	73
Illinois	71
Maryland (tie)	59
Virginia (tie)	59
New York	56
Florida	55
New Mexico	51
Washington, D.C.	43
Source: U.S. Green Building Council

Top 10 states with most LEED-registered higher-education projects

California	388
New York	195
Virginia	133
Florida	130
Texas	112
Massachusetts	107
Washington	103
Pennsylvania	98
North Carolina	89
Illinois	84
Source: U.S. Green Building Council

About the Author

Joe Agron | 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.