California’s K-12 Educational Infrastructure Investments: Leveraging the State’s Role for Quality School Facilities in Sustainable Communities

Jeffrey M. Vincent, Deborah L. McKoy, Mark Leinauer, Paul Pisco, Mary Filardo
Jeffrey M. Vincent, Deborah L. McKoy, Mark Leinauer, Paul Pisco, Mary Filardo

Year: 2012

Type: Center Report

Initiatives: CC+S

Region: California

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Description

This report takes a comprehensive look at the state of K-12 school facilities in California, focusing on state-level policies and funding patterns. The recommendations lay out a detailed framework that re-envisions the state’s role in K-12 infrastructure to appropriately support educational quality and contribute to healthy, sustainable communities goals. Our hope is that this report helps guide state leaders in aligning infrastructure investments for efficiencies and multiple benefits for Californians. The report includes a message of support for implementation from California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson.