Chris Killian

    Chris Killian is a Detroit-based content producer and veteran journalist focused on innovations and tech trends in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, education, and more. In his spare time, he likes to cook, play guitar, and work on his ’84 VW Westphalia, Harry, trying to coax him into another open-road adventure.
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    Beyond Emergency Planning: Sustaining Climate Resilient Schools

    Climate resilience in K-12 facilities isn't just about emergency response—it's about ensuring schools can withstand environmental challenges while maintaining optimal learning environments. As Anisa Heming, Director of the Center for Green Schools...

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    Inside the USA’s First Microgrid Designed School

    Nature delivered three brutal wake-up calls to Lake Oswego School District in 2020: raging wildfires, a devastating ice storm, and a historic heat dome that pushed temperatures to 116°. As the Oregon district planned their new elementary school,...

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    Balancing School Safety with Student & Community Needs

    The sad reality of school shootings and other violence has forced K-12 leaders nationwide to confront a seemingly impossible challenge: How to create an environment that keeps students safe while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere essential for...

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    Lessons from Northwest ISD's Succesful Bond Passage

    In an era of aging infrastructure where the average age of a public school building is 50 years, coupled with evolving educational needs, school districts nationwide are increasingly turning to bond elections to fund crucial facility upgrades. 

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    Navigating the Complexities of School Safety

    As school shootings continue torise, elevating safety and security is a critical priority for school districts across the nation. This trend has put operations and facilities leaders at the forefront of innovating ways to secure schools without...

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