In the nation's largest school district, when a facilities conditions assessment budget request error costs billions of...

Sometimes the most remarkable careers begin with unexpected detours.

Trena Marsal's story starts in a small Tennessee...

There's a saying in sports that "There's no 'I' in 'Team.'"

Coming from an athletic background to lead facilities for a...

In the heart of Arizona's Sonoran Desert, a remarkable transformation is underway at the Tucson Unified School District...

Climate resilience in K-12 facilities isn't just about emergency response—it's about ensuring schools can withstand...

Nature delivered three brutal wake-up calls to Lake Oswego School District in 2020: raging wildfires, a devastating ice...

The sad reality of school shootings and other violence has forced K-12 leaders nationwide to confront a seemingly...

In an era of skyrocketing construction costs and rapid student population growth, Forsyth County Schools in Georgia has...

In an era of aging infrastructure where the average age of a public school building is 50 years, coupled with evolving...

Addressing the challenges of maintaining healthy and sustainable school environments, Boston Public Schools -- with...

As school shootings continue torise, elevating safety and security is a critical priority for school districts across...

At the 2023 K12 Facilities Forum, officials from the Department of Education, the Department of Energy, and the EPA...

The Warren County Public School District in Kentucky has become a leader in innovative approaches to energy,...

As a facilities professional, you have a lot of demands: leading your teams, maintaining equipment, and managing a...

As public schools grapple with aging facilities, declining enrollment, and a daunting array of other challenges, the...

Trauma has always been a significant concern in schools, but it has only intensified in the wake of the pandemic and...

When it comes to education, ensuring the safety and security of students and staff is more critical than ever. At the...

Note: We are cross-posting this content from our sister event, the Higher Ed Facilities Forum, because addressing the...

K-12 leaders may have had a high-pressure job before COVID-19 arrived, but it’s only grown more complex since. With the...

This is a quick blog post full of info that will make you a hero and, hopefully, make your job a lot easier. I had the...

Kimberly Lewis likes to tell people she’s a member of the .001%: a Black woman executive and person of faith in the...

Over the last several years, the federal government has given public school districts unprecedented relief funding to...

When Mike Richter retired from the National Hockey League, the legendary New York Rangers goaltender took what some...

After spending more than 20 years as a corporate turnaround executive, Lonnie Mayne invested in a small tech startup....

When Graceland Park-O’Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle School and Holabird Academy opened in September 2020, their...

When COVID-19 hit, Dr. Gabriella Blakey and John Dufay found themselves under an unfamiliar spotlight. As Chief...

School facilities leaders are always trying to save their districts time and money, but the arduous bid and request for...

The future of school facilities, much like the present and very recent past of facilities, will be shaped by...

Clarence Carson followed something of an untraditional path to Chief Facilities Officer of Chicago Public Schools...

For nearly two years, facilities leaders have spent countless hours working to ensure their schools are safe for...

When it comes to the state of America’s public schools and their facilities, these are dark days. It’s not only a sad...

As Alyssa Chapman, at Gordian, kicked off the K12 Facilities Forum town hall, her first question was a big one. Chapman...

School districts around the country have been asked to ensure the health and safety of students and teachers as they...

Hand sanitizers, frequent cleaning, and increased air flow are all elements facilities leaders in both K-12 and higher...

If you're a facilities leader right now, odds are you are getting bombarded with sales pitches from both established...

Doing more with less. That's school district turnaround expert Paul Vallas' specialty. And why shouldn't it be? 

Sustainability and equity: those are buzzwords thrown around time and again by facilities and planning professionals in...

Facilities and planning leaders at several of the largest school districts in the nation recently joined together to...

Hamish Brewer is known as the "relentless skateboarding principal," focused on turning around schools and attitudes in...

The world is changing rapidly. Profound advancements in technology impact every aspect of our daily lives, both big and...

‘Measure twice, cut once’ isn’t just the carpenter’s golden rule.

Each day, tens of millions of students walk the halls of public schools in the United States and its territories. These...

As baby boomers continue to age out of the workforce, some industries are feeling the pinch when it comes to attracting...

When a gunman entered a high school in Aztec, New Mexico in 2017, the tragedy hit close to home for the Albuquerque...

A dynamic, out-of-the-box thinker and problem solver, Paul Vallas knows crisis all too well. 

Due to rising costs, school districts must be vigilant in weighing how to maximize available resources, since it is...

K-12 education will continue to undergo a major transformation over the next decade. From rapid advancements in...

In October 2018, Dr. Brian Woods of Northside ISD was recognized as the Superintendent of the Year by the Texas...

Energy efficiency doesn’t just contribute to a greener, more sustainable future: it also has direct cost savings for...

What do the best marriages, orchestras, and sports teams have in common?

According to Khary Knowles, Executive Director...

As technology spurs dramatic changes in the workplace, the pressure is on for school districts to play catch-up and...

With old bond initiatives impending, future bonds on the horizon, and a constant need for capital improvement, school...

A growing body of research is showing that the built environment has a significant impact on student health, wellbeing,...

For school facilities leaders, a drastic uptick in school shootings and security threats have added a complex,...

The 2018 K12 Facilities Forum was a true meeting of the minds, bringing together senior administrators from the largest...

As personalized learning rises in popularity, many school districts are eagerly adapting their educational models and...

Most people intuitively understand the “why” behind biophilic design, which is the practice of incorporating nature...

In today’s unpredictable environment, K-12 facilities leaders are under growing pressure to balance top-notch security...

“Tinkering around” isn’t what it used to be. The maker movement is picking up steam in the education world (no pun...

The role that facilities leaders play in ensuring safe drinking water in schools can’t be overstated in importance. The...

Whether it’s managing risk, obtaining funding, or dealing with escalation, there are numerous challenges that arise in...

One might guess that the nation’s first net-zero energy K-12 school is located in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, or...

With the growing recognition that student learning and well-being is closely tied to the built environment, school...

In 2016, the El Paso Independent School District made history when voters approved the largest bond ever proposed in...

How can school districts guarantee successful bond program management?

At the K12 Facilities Forum, recently-retired...

From accommodating a large student population to constantly contending with local politics, there are many...

Thanks to technology, many fields have experienced a seismic shift in the way things are done. Public schools, however,...

Two young fish are swimming along when an old, wise fish swims up to them and says, "So boys, how's the water?" They...

Are our kids being taught in schools that prepare them for the world of Google? Or are they left behind in classrooms...

For many construction projects, the question isn't if there is going to be friction within the team, but when. Frank...

What happens when 100 K-12 facilities leaders gather with the industry's most innovative suppliers for a retreat in...

Schools are our children’s home away from home—safe and reliable places that can always be counted on for support. This...

Forever navigating politics and budget concerns, K-12 facilities leaders face no shortage of roadblocks in the pursuit...

The mission of CHPS is simple: create optimal learning environments by building the best possible schools. As you’re...

Once seen as a less-than-attractive option for schools, modular’s star is now rising in education.

"A dated, bloated, inefficient, bureaucratic dinosaur." 

This is precisely how a 2012 Fast Company article described...

Over the past decade, green building initiatives went from fringe practice to mainstream movement. This evolution of...

It’s no secret that there’s a significant staffing shortage in the facilities management industry.

With 50% of the...

Gallup’s annual State of the Workplace report is out--and the results are clear on one thing: The old ways of running...

The beaches of Ponte Vedra, Florida provided a scenic backdrop for the 2016 K-12 Facilities Forum, where over 100...

As retirement gets pushed back and Millennials enter the workforce by the millions, thousands of offices have an...

Municipal water quality has been in the forefront of news coverage for much of 2016. In particular, school districts...