The National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI) is a national resource hub. We connect people, resources, and ideas so that state and school district leaders across the country can develop and implement solutions to modernize their school buildings and grounds.
School facilities can be vibrant learning environments that spark creativity, empower educators, and bring communities together. Yet across our nation, aging and deteriorating school facilities are holding students back. The challenge of upgrading school facilities is complex, but through collaboration and coordination, state and school district leaders can develop solutions that work for their communities.
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High-quality research, guidance, and practical tools for building, maintaining, and improving school buildings and grounds.
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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, New Buildings Institute
The Efficient and Healthy Schools Program offers customized support for K-12 schools and districts, helping them build capacity to enhance energy efficiency and create a better learning environment.
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UndauntedK12, EdTrust
This report examines the January 2025 wildfire-related school closures in Los Angeles, and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable student groups. The report offers actionable recommendations for policymakers, education leaders, and community members to build resilient schools.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
This collection of free, pre-recorded EPA webinars equips school staff with the skills to design, implement, and finance a comprehensive IAQ program. Four series cover Master Class fundamentals, knowledge-to-action case studies, healthy indoor environments, and Energy Savings Plus Health strategies.
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Children and Nature Network
This resource hub from the Children and Nature Network hosts an array of toolkits, guides, case studies, and research that can help school leaders identify pathways for designing, funding, and implementing green schoolyards and outdoor learning environments.
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Barbara Biasi, Julien Lafortune, David Schönholzer
This paper identifies which investments in school facilities help students and are valued by homeowners.
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Voices from the field
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Tyler Puls is proof that smart budgeting and sustainability go hand in hand. As the Energy and Environmental Specialist at Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS), he’s been helping the district save energy, cut costs, and create healthier, more comfortable learning environments for over a decade.
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In the small community of Belvidere, Illinois, Jo Ann Armstrong is redefining what it means to lead a school district. As the Chief Financial and Operations Officer for District 100, Armstrong wears many hats—and has taken on the challenge of transforming aging facility infrastructure, outdated school design, and inequitable access into an opportunity for meaningful…
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As Director of Sustainability at Austin Independent School District (AISD), Darien Clary has spent nearly a decade building a program that embeds sustainability deep into the heart of a major urban school district.
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An interview with Mary Filardo of 21CSF on tools that NCSI is creating to support decision-makers and advance shared knowledge about school facilities.
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Darnell Deans is proof that the best operations leaders are part visionary, part realist, and all heart. He’s not waiting for perfect conditions—he’s building smarter systems today so that his district can thrive tomorrow.
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From the classrooms of western Virginia to the state capitol in Richmond, Superintendent Keith Perrigan is leading with urgency, creativity, and resolve. His work is a testament to what can happen when local leaders join forces, advocate boldly, and refuse to let rural communities be left behind.
Information on federal funding, recognition, and training programs.
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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
The Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Campaign is a voluntary partnership and technical assistance program offered by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Businesses and tax-exempt organizations that buy a qualified commercial clean vehicle may qualify for a tax credit of up to $40,000 under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 45W.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorizes EPA to offer rebates to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission models, improving student health and air quality.