Tag: National Center for Education Statistics

National Stats Show State of Public School Facilities

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 19, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 19, 2024

Nearly one-third of public schools (31%) have one or more non-permanent (portable) buildings in use on campus, according to new data released by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Additionally, major repair, renovation, or modernization work was being performed in […]

School’s Out! Essential Campus Projects to Tackle During Summer Break

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jun 26, 2023 Flooring

Updated: Jun 26, 2023

Now that the academic semester is over and campuses are largely deserted, it’s the perfect time to do major maintenance projects and intensive cleaning jobs that couldn’t be done when the campus was buzzing with activity. Plan for Summer Classes Facilities teams should work with school leadership to determine what areas will be used for […]