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RECOVERY ACT FUNDING FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
See this NCEF webpage for information on stimulus funding and tax credit bonds for school construction, modernization, renovation, and repair in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Summary Chart of Recovery Act Funding for School Facilities
Continuously updated information on sources of Recovery Act funding for school facilities from the U. S. Departments of Education, Treasury, Energy, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, and more. Includes links to guidance documents and application forms.
U.S. K-12 School Construction Data 1999-2008
Four new charts from NCEF showing total dollars spent on K-12 school construction from 1999-2008; total school construction expenditures by building type, including new construction, additions, and alterations; new school construction costs per square foot; and number of new schools built, by school type.
The Third Teacher
New book by OWP/P Architects examines the link between how one learns and where one learns. Case studies, interviews, and written contributions are organized under 79 practical topics for how design can be used to transform teaching and learning.
Resource Lists
Subject-specific resources on more than 140 school facilities topics. Each list includes descriptions of books, studies, reports, and journal articles, as well as links to online publications and websites.
Ask A Question
Submit a question to our reference staff about school facilities planning, design, funding, construction, or maintenance.
NCEF Safe School Facilities Checklist
Download a customized checklist for assessing the safety and security of your school.
School Construction Costs
Current, forecast, and historical data about U.S. school construction.
School Construction Costs
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