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PA Schools can apply for state aid to install solar energy, save money
Pennsylvania—DECEMBER 19, 2024
Schools face many costs in educating students, but energy bills are some of the largest expenses. Now, a MORE
Applications are now open for the third round of funding from the Renew America’s Schools Program!
Federal—DECEMBER 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP), is MORE
3 Tips for Districts to Maximize FEMA Funding After a Natural Disaster
National—DECEMBER 16, 2024
Navigating the fallout from a natural disaster like a wildfire or hurricane is a complex process for school MORE
DODEA opens school annex on Naval Base Guam for science lab, other learning spaces
DoDEA—DECEMBER 16, 2024
Department of Defense Education Activity has opened an annex to its middle school at Naval Base Guam to MORE
School Building Authority to make decision regarding the $54 million NEEDs funding
West Virginia—DECEMBER 16, 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The School Building Authority will be making much needed funding decisions Tuesday MORE
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Research & Communication — The condition of public school facilities is an integral part of educational reform and community revitalization, and matters most to student achievement. 21CSF is dedicated to raising awareness about critical school facilities issues, and to communicating best practices and guidelines for healthy, safe school environments.

Community Engagement & Government Reform — 21CSF leverages our local and national constituencies to develop, advocate for and monitor public policies, procedures and practices that support and facilitate our agenda for community engagement in facility planning; schools as centers of community; sound management of school buildings and grounds; and adequate and equitable funding for school facility maintenance, improvements, design and construction.

Innovation — 21CSF is a leader in innovative solutions to public education and school facilities issues. Through practical application of our ideas, processes and methods — including the use of technology, community partnerships and effective implementation of educational and community improvements, we strive to tackle complex educational challenges.

Technical Assistance & Collaboration — 21CSF provides technical assistance to state, city and school district officials, community members, public school parents and public education advocates in the areas of education planning, including for facilities, enrollment and education improvement, community engagement, co-location, joint use and development partnerships such as public-private partnerships.