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CASE STUDIES--CHARTER SCHOOL BUILDINGS
NCEF's resource list of documents, reports, links, books, and journal articles, many with photographs and floor plans, that identify and discuss details of charter school facilities projects. 
Smaller, Safer, Saner Successful Schools.
http://www.ncef.org/pubs/saneschools.pdf Nathan, Joe; Thao, Sheena (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC and Center for School Change, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota. , 2007)
Provides a summary of research on small schools and shared facilities showing that, on average, smaller schools provide a safer and more challenging school environment that leads to higher academic achievement and graduation rates, fewer disciplinary problems, and greater satisfaction for families, students, and teachers. Also includes 22 case studies of public schools in 11 states, representing urban, suburban, and rural communities; district-run and charter public schools; and co-housing of almost 50 schools and social service agencies. These studies document the ability of smaller schools to improve academic achievement and behavior in safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments. The studies further suggest that sharing facilities with other organizations can enable schools to offer broader learning opportunities for students, provide higher quality services to students and their families, and present a way to efficiently use tax dollars. 68p.
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Old Laundry Turns Charter School
http://howdesignworks.aia.org/casestudy-school.cfm (American Institute of Architects, Washington, D.C., 2006)
A team of clients, architects, and a contractor discuss how they worked together to turn an abandoned laundry building into a vibrant new charter high school. The process created a school that feels like home to the students, and helps revitalize their New Jersey community. The different phases of the project are explained using a series of online videos, models of the project, photographs of the before and after, and photographs of the final project.
Schools Designed for Learning: The Denver School of Science and Technology, Video and Resource Guide
http://www.archfoundation.org/aaf/gsbd/Video.Denver.Intro.htm (American Architectural Foundation, Washington, DC , 2006)
Profiles the innovative design of the Denver School of Science and Technology and how it supports learning. The 17-minute video and accompanying resource guide provide background information, design strategies, and additional resources for viewers, and introduces school design concepts that can help improve student achievement. The text describes concepts of flexible and inspiring learning spaces, community participation in design, a healthy school indoor environment, security through design, thorough technology integration, a building that is part of the learning process, personalized attention in a small school environment, access to the natural environment, and use of the school as a community center. 27p.
Capital Campaign: Early Returns on District of Columbia Charter Schools.
http://www.ppionline.org/documents/DC_Charter_1004.pdf Mead, Sara (Progressive Policy Institute, Washington, DC , Oct 2005)
Examines the history, present condition, and unique features of the charter school movement in the District of Columbia. Challenges to the movement are discussed, including the significant challenge of access to and funding for facilities. 40p.
Magnet and Specialized Schools of the Future: A Focus on Change.
Merritt, Edwin; Beaudin, James; Cassidy, Charles; Myler, Patricia (Fletcher-Thompson, Inc., Lanham, MD , 2005)
Offers guidance on construction of a new building, addition, or renovation of a magnet or charter school. Twelve exemplary projects are described, followed by guidance on funding, finding a home for the charter school, designing for autistic students, specialized school design, technology, site design and landscape architecture for urban schools, acoustics, indoor air quality, sustainable design, and design-build project delivery. A draft charter school operations plan and 36 references are included. 228p.
ISBN-1-57886-180-2 TO ORDER: Rowman Education, 4501 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD, 20706 http://www.rowmaneducation.com/
El Colegio Charter School.
(University of Oklahoma, National Conference Logistics Center, Norman , Jun 2004)
Examines the complex processes for initial financing and refinancing of a charter school building. The founders of this school believed it was important to build equity in the community by owning rather than renting a building. Initial financing through lease revenue bonds, gave them the opportunity to open their doors and begin to meet their missions. The refinancing process through more traditional means was achieved at minimal costs and great long term savings and gave added capacity to meet their missions and goals. Tables present financing and refinancing figures. 5p.
Development Plan for Relocation to the Nichols Avenue School. Submitted by
Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School
http://www.21csf.org/csf-home/publications/DevelopmentPlan.pdf (21st Century School Fund, Washington, D.C. , 2004)
A plan for the renovation of and improvements to the Nichols Avenue School building and site in the District of Columbia, for the future home of Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School. This "how-to" manual is designed for individuals interested in modernizing or building new public school facilities in their neighborhoods. Modeled after an innovative public-private development partnership, this tool details the importance of school facilities and community involvement, then explains the five basic steps to planning a new school or renovating an existing building: assessment, envisioning, planning, development and implementation. [Author's abstract]
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Concept Plan for Relocation to the Nichols Avenue School.
http://www.21csf.org/csf-home/Documents/TMA/TMA_CP.pdf (The 21st Century School Fund, Washington, DC , Dec 29, 2003)
Presents a conceptual plan for locating a law-related charter high school to a small, historic neighborhood school building. The deficiencies described include lack of administrative, physical education, cafeteria, and assembly spaces, and sufficient classroom space. Site plans illustrate the design remedies and are accompanied by cost estimates. 59p.
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy.
http://www.archidose.org/Sep02/090202.html (Daly, Genik Architects, Santa Monica, California , 2003)
This provide text and images of the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy in Los Angeles, California. This charter school was founded by a non-profit community support group in Westlake. It was created by reusing and renovating an abandoned stucco mini-mall, warehouse buildings, and a parking lot. The primary design goal of the charter school was to create buildings that are inviting and invigorating to the whole community.
The Accelerated School and LAUSD Break Ground on New Campus. [press release]
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/offices/Office_of_Communications/Accelerated.pdf (Los Angeles Unified School District, Sep 18, 2002)
Announcement of the expansion of the Accelerated School in South Central Los Angeles, a K-8th grade charter school. Construction of 36 new classrooms will provide space for the school to expand to a full preK-12 academy. The new state-of-the-art facility will include fully-equipped classrooms, science labs, music and art studios, and a professional development center. Community spaces will include a library, health clinic, performing arts center and gymnasium. 3p.
Charter School Design and Drafters’ Tool Kit. [California]
(Charter Schools Development Center, Sacramento, CA, Mar 2002)
This tool kit provides sample documents to guide developers through the charter school design, charter drafting, and start-up process. Design documents address how to develop an educational program, governance/legal structure, staffing/administration, and facilities. Sample charter drafting documents include a sample charter petition and a Memorandum of Understanding (Annual Operating Agreement), special education agreements, and a sample financial plan.
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Charter Schools Development Center, 6000 J St., Foley Hall Room 327, Sacramento, CA 96819-6018. Tel: 916-278-6069.
http://www.csus.edu/ier/charter/pub_order_form.html
Henry Ford Academy Receives 2001 James D. MacConnell Award From Educational Facility Planners Group. [press release]
http://web.archive.org/web/20060212085131/ (Council of Educational Facility Planners, Scottsdale, AZ, Nov 2001)
The Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school in Dearborn, Michigan housed in the Henry Ford Museum and designed by Concordia, won the 2001 James D. MacConnell Award, in recognition of excellence in educational facility planning, design and construction that effectively responds to the demands of the educational program. 2p.
Smaller, Safer, Saner: Successful Schools.
http://www.edfacilities.org/pubs/saneschools.pdf Nathan, Joe; Febey, Karen (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, D.C.; Minnesota University, Center for School Change, Humphrey Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota. , Aug 2001)
Provides brief case studies of 22 public school buildings in 12 states, representing urban, suburban, and rural communities, including both district-run and charter public schools. The studies demonstrate these schools' ability to improve academic achievement and behavior in safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments. Case study analysis reveals that on average, smaller schools can provide a safer and more challenging school environment that creates higher academic achievement and graduation rates, fewer disciplinary problems, and greater satisfaction for families, students, and teachers. The studies also suggest that sharing facilities with other organizations can enable schools to offer broader learning opportunities for students, provide higher quality services to students and their families, and present a way to efficiently use tax dollars. 64p.
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Building Blueprints: Magnet and Charter Schools.
Gollenberg, Glenn School Planning and Management; v46 n10 , p52,53 ; Oct 2007
Reviews recommendations for these specialized schools. These include selection of sites accessible by students from many areas, or close to supporting institutions; subtle differences between classroom and lecture hall designs for different subjects; special accommodations for student projects and flexibility of furnishings; and community access.
The Bronx Cheers.
http://www.edutopia.org/bronx-cheers
Profiles this Bronx charter elementary school, built into a former meatpacking factory and daylit via abundant skylights.
A Learning Community.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CS4_denver-1.asp Gonchar, Joann Architectural Record; Supplement , p116-119 ; Jan 2007
Profiles this charter school with open and flexible spaces that accommodate collaborative learning, team teaching, and small learning communities . The extremely energy-efficient building boasts thorough technology integration and functions as a part of the learning process. Plans, photographs, and a list of project participants are included.
Science Center School, Los Angeles.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/portfolio/archives/0605science.asp Stephens, Suznne Architectural Record; v194 n4 , p132-141 ; May 2006
Profiles this unusal science and math magnet school in Los Angeles, designed by Thom Mayne of Morphosis. The charter elementary school has joined up with the California Science Center’s professional educational training and community outreach program (the Amgen Center for Science Learning) in operating the facility. The history of its planning and funding, as well as its innovative design are detailed. Photographs, plans, and a listing of project participants are included.
Camino Nuevo Middle School, Los Angeles, California.
Merkel, Jayne Architectural Record Review; , p38 ; Apr 2006
Presents a post-occupancy evaluation of this charter school created within an adapted industrial building in a blighted neighborhood. The avant-garde building houses public services and features ten classrooms with storage covered by sliding whiteboards. Graffiti problems are being addressed with vines along the building exterior.
2006 Notable Projects: Schools.
http://www.architypereview.com/ar_v01_i01_schools.html Architype Review; v1 n1 ; 2006
Case studies, including project description, project team, and photographs, of the following schools: Perspectives Charter School, Chicago, IL,
Perkins+Will; Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, NJ, John Ronan Architect;
Community School of Music and Arts, Mountain View, CA, Mark Cavagnero Associates;
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Kirkland, WA, Mahlum Architects; Lick Wilmerding High School, San Francisco, CA,Pfau Architecture, Ltd; Clifton Middle School, Monrovia, CA
Osborn; Building 9, Wildwood Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA, Cigolle X Coleman; Architects; and Bronx Charter School for the Arts, Bronx, N.Y.,Weisz + Yoes Architecture;
Grand Prize Award 2006: High-Tech Design Charters a Course for the Future.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n15 , p4,5 ; 2006
Describes the Denver School of Science and Technology, grand prize winner in this competition. The charter school building was selected for its well-thought out floor plan, with open and flexible spaces that accommodate collaborative learning, team teaching, and small learning communities.
Perspectives Charter School. [Chicago, Illinois]
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/ Kamin, Blair Architectural Record; v193 n12 , p138-141 ; Dec 2005
Describes this urban school that takes advantage of its tight and unusually-shaped triangular site with a building that features daylighting and balconies overlooking a heavily-used multipurpose room "commons." Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
Los Angeles' High-Tech High Demonstrates Successful Integration of Technology and Design.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek05/tw1021/tw1021pw_hightechhs.cfm Livingston, Heather AIArchitect; Oct 2005
Describes the transformation of an auto shop, print shop, and metal shop into a charter school for high-tech career training. The flexible and open plan fuses educational and professional environments to help give students a feel for a contemporary workplace environment. Details of the sustainable design and state-of-the-art furnishings are included.
Chartered Territory.
http://www.architecturemag.com/architecture/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id Lamprecht, Barbara Architecture; v94 n9 , p50-57 ; Sep 2005
Describes The Accelerated School in Los Angeles, a charter facility in a distressed urban setting that features high security without looking like a fortress. The educational program was successfully compressed into a small site, a nearby park is used for athletic activities, and daylighting is featured throughout the building. Photographs, plans, and a list of project participants are included.
Growing GREEN, High-Performance Charter Schools.
http://www.wicharterschools.org/news.main.cfm?id=55 Wisconsin Charter Schools Association; Aug 11, 2005
Eco-charter schools with environment-focused and project-based programs are springing up throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and other states. Environment and sustainability are the integrating qualities of learning in "green," high-performance charter schools. Includes links to several "green" charter schools.
A New Approach in Chicago.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/711.shtm Moore, Deb School Planning and Management; v43 n7 , p8 ; Jul 2004
Describes Chicago's "Renaissance 2010 Neighborhood Schools Program," which aims to turn around the city's most troubled elementary and high schools by creating 100 new small neighborhood schools by 2010. One-third of the schools will be run by Chicago Public Schools, the other two-thirds as charter or contract schools. Civic and corporate entities are contributing financial and technical support.
A Perfect MATCH
http://www.aisc.org/ Pollak, Beth S. Modern Steel Construction; v44 n2 , p26-30 ; Feb 2004
Case study of the Media and Technology Charter High School (MATCH) in Boston, Massachusetts. The new charter school was designed as a renovation and adaptive reuse of a concrete-framed building. The three-story structure was built in 1918 as a showroom for the Lincoln Motorcar Company, but for the last three decades has housed a retail auto parts store. The building's historical integrity and aesthetics were preserved while a functional, high-tech, and cost-effective green space was created. The school installed 22 kW of solar photovoltaic panels on its roof to provide electricity to the building. The school building has won awards from the 2003 Northeastern Green Building Awards, the 2002 Boston Preservation Alliance Achievement Awards, and DesignShare's 2002 Awards for Innovative Learning Environments.
Charter Schools Benefit Community Economic Development.
http://www.lisc.org/resources/2004/03/ Halsband, Robin Journal of Housing and Community Development; , p33-38 ; Nov-Dec 2003
Charter schools have proven an effective tool for urban economic development by reviving communities, providing services, and renovating older buildings. Because charter schools are not provided with a building, they are purchasing or leasing vacant, dilapidated properties and renovating them into spectacular new schools and community centers. Includes several case studies in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Newark.
Using Charter Powers, Booming Florida City Opts to Build Own Schools.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2003/09/24/04pembroke.h23.html Hendrie, Caroline Education Week; v23 n4 , p6 ; Sep 24, 2003
The Pembrook Pines, Florida charter network has built seven new charter schools, accommodating 5,200 students.
With red-tile roofs and pastel exteriors that locals now call "charter peach," the city has one K-5, four elementaries, a middle school, and a high school, all designed and built by the same company in the same Mediterranean style. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
Charter Campus Set to Open. [California]
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/education/20030801-9999_1mi1charter.html Gonzalez, Blanca San Diego Union Tribune; Aug 01, 2003
Description of the Escondido Charter High School in San Diego, a $10 million school that will serve 1,000 students. The school features a state-of-the-art technology building, a two-story administration building, two science labs, two two-story classroom buildings, a 6,500-square-foot library and an athletic field for softball, football and soccer.
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, California.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/ Kimm, Alice Architectural Record; v191 n3 , p144-46 ; Mar 2003
Describes the title school building by Daly Genik Architects, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. The middle school is housed in an 8,500-square-foot, one-story former warehouse and an adjacent 10,500-square-foot, three-story former office building. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
A Growing School.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Leisner, Hava School Construction News; v6 n1 , p14-17 ; Jan-Feb 2003
Describes the design and construction of the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in West Las Vegas, a charter school for underprivileged children. Includes various project data.
Christel House Academy: Planning and Designing a Charter School.
Mayol, Matt Educational Facility Planner; v38 n4 , p7-12 ; 2003
Narrates the planning and design of this charter school for impoverished children in Indianapolis. The description of the process is followed by details of the design of the K-4 section and then the fifth grade addition. The school expects to add a grade each year until it is a K-12 facility.
A Sampler of Designs for Teaching and Learning.
http://glef.org/php/article.php?id=Art_1053 GLEF Staff Edutopia; , p16-17 ; Fall 2002
This features Century High School in Rochester, Minnesota notable for its wheelchair-friendly environment; the City of Learning in Patterson, New Jersey where all or certain floors of commercial buildings, factories, churches, and synagogues are becoming schools; the post-occupancy evaluation of Indian Trail Elementary School in Canal Winchester, Ohio; the Mary Scroggs Elementary School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina where a top priority was to give teachers their own space, complete with computers, phones, desks, and storage; the sustainably-designed Roy Lee Walker Elementary School in Texas; the Sherman Oaks Community Charter School that was carefully designed and constructed to help K-6 students learn; and the Virtual High School in Forks, Washington,
Designing a High School for Collaborative,
Project-based Learning.
http://www.designshare.com/Fielding/Harbor_City_International.htm Fielding, Randall Design Share; Jun 2002
Case study of the design for the Harbor City International School, a public charter school in downtown Duluth, Minnesota. The floor plan includes a social team area, quiet team area, student work stations, science project lab, seminar/incubator, and a presentation forum.
Harbor City International School, Duluth, MN.
http://www.designshare.com/index.php/projects Design Share; 2002
Project overview of a grades 9-12, 11,440 square foot 200-student, public charter school that occupies the third floor of an 1860 industrial building in Duluth's central business district. Includes information on the floor/furniture plan, images, and building materials. This school won a 2002 Award for Innovative Learning Environments, sponsored by School Construction News & Design Share.
Sharwin Charter School Academy,
Sacramento, California
http://www.schooldesigns.com/ResultsDetail.asp?id=1477 SchoolDesigns.com; 2002
Drawings and site plan for a 71,000 square foot charter academy, scheduled to be completed in 2004. The team sought a school and community facility program that would be aesthetically dynamic and functionally efficient, while being financially and environmentally responsible.
Charter School: Up and Running.
http://www.mbinet.org/Showcase/charter01_02.aspx Crawford, Doug Commercial Modular Construction Magazine; , p12-15 ; Jan-Feb 2002
This article describes how modular construction enabled Newark Charter School in Newark, Delaware to meet its deadlines, tight budget, house 435 students between the fifth and seventh grades, and fulfill the community's needs for after-school activity and meeting space.
District Revives Abandoned Building.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_district_revives_abandoned/ American School and University; v74 n2 , p12 ; Oct 2001
Describes the conversion of an abandoned building to a new school. At one time, Briarmeadow Charter School in Houston was a food-processing plant with 90,000 square feet of space. For a price of $7 million, the plant has become an innovative school serving 550 K-8 students.
Case Study: Charter Schools.
http://www.mbinet.org/Showcase/casestudy7_01.aspx Airikka, Robert Commercial Modular Construction Magazine; Jul 2001
This discusses three approaches to finding the right building for a charter school: 1) Finding an available existing school building that can be occupied by the new charter school; 2) Finding and renovating an existing industrial or commercial building; and 3) Finding a suitable site and constructing a new charter school building. Schedule, quality and cost are a common concern of all three approaches. This also recommends considering modern steel and concrete modular construction technology that can provide a new school in as little as six months.
High Tech High.
http://www.asbj.com/2001/07/0701coverstory.html Hardy, Lawrence American School Board Journal; v188 n7 , p12-15 ; Jul 2001
In an era of high-stakes testing and prescriptive teaching styles, a San Diego charter high school embraces project learning, multilevel classrooms, and video portfolios of student work. The school lacks dining, music, and athletic facilities, but features hefty teacher salaries, student freedom, and real-world problem solving.
Pretty Cool for a School.
Cheek, Lawrence W. Architecture; v90 n2 , p39-42 ; Feb 2001
Describes the redesigned features of the Edison Schools of New York, a for-profit company which runs 113 public charter schools in "partnership" with local school districts. Designs are modular assemblies focused on technology with no blackboards, bookcases, or windows. Photos are included.
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Los Angeles, California.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/ Kimm, Alice Architectural Record; v189 n2 , p134-136 ; Feb 2001
Discusses how an architectural firm took an abandoned mini-mall in Los Angeles and converted it into a charter school that helped revive the neighborhood in the process. Describes the title school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High, San Diego, California.
http://www.schooldesigns.com/ResultsDetail.asp?id=1046 SchoolDesigns.com; 2001
Case study and photographs of a 38,000 square foot charter high school that houses an animation lab, biochemistry and engineering labs, and flexible classroom space, all connected to an advanced electronic infrastructure. Clusters of personal computer workstations and group-study areas promote learning and teamwork.
Keystone Montessori Charter School, Phoenix, Arizona.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; 2001
Photographs, project data, and site plan for a 19,000 square foot Montessori elementary school with an environmentally-sensitive design. The building organization connects each classroom to a variety of outdoor experiences. Includes extensive daylighting and recycled building materials.
Building a Future: Starting a New School is Anything But Easy, as this Savannah Charter is Finding Out
Vail, Kathleen American School Board Journal; v187 n9 , 38-41 ; Sep 2000
Describes a rocky start for the Oglethorpe Academy in the Savannah-Chatham County Georgia school district, including problems with the building.
Help Charter Schools Find Inexpensive Homes.
http://209.183.221.111/ Shinberg, Milton Washington Post; Dec 05, 1999
This article discusses the South East Academy of Scholastic Excellence, in the Anacostia area of Washington, D.C, built in a former Safeway grocery store.
Building a Learning Community
Bingler, Steven Techniques: Making Education and Career Connections; v73 n2 , p12-15 ; Feb 1998
Describes the charter school located within the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, and discusses theories of school design that should reflect the input of all stakeholders, including the school, the students, and the community.
Guajome Park Academy, Vista Village Learning Plaza, Vista, California.
http://www.schooldesigns.com/ResultsDetail.asp?id=209 SchoolDesigns.com; 1998
Case study of an 8,000-square-foot technology and learning environment for the Guajome Park Academy, a charter school in Vista, California. The project was the result of a public-private partnership including Guajome Park Academy, the city of Vista, the Eastridge Companies, Norstan Communications, and Creative Learning Systems. Includes project description and photographs.
DesignShare
http://designshare.com/ DesignShare provides a service as a facilitator of ideas and resources about best practices and innovation in schools from early childhood through the university level. Since 2000, over 400 award-winning case studies have been collected that showcase innovative learning environments from over 30 different countries. The detailed case studies include information on the design team, narratives, costs, images, plan diagram, and reviews. The website also publishes conference proceedings, original research, and practical design guidelines, and includes an e-newsletter, blog, and calendar.
High Tech High.
http://www.hightechhigh.org/hth/about/vrt/thesite/virtual_tour.htm The website of the Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs High Tech High Charter School in San Diego, California provides a virtual tour of its facilities.
National Charter School Clearinghouse
http://www.ncsc.info/ NCSC is an organization devoted to the national dissemination of information on charter schools: resources, research, funding, news, and more. Includes detailed information about federal, state, corporate, and private opportunity funding sources, as well as a section with success stories from around the country.
Standard & Poor's Reports on Michigan Charter Schools.
http://www.ses.standardandpoors.com/cmu.shtml Central Michigan University Charter Schools Office commissioned Standard & Poor’s to provide SES analyses of its 57 public school academies (charter schools). Each report analyzes academic and financial performance of a particular school, using several benchmarks: the CMU average; the local district and state averages, and the school's progress over time. Data contained in the reports span the 2001 - 2003 school years.
Case Studies--Community Use of Schools http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/case_studies_community_use.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of books and journal articles that identify and discuss schools that have opened their facilities and grounds to use by the community.
Case Studies--Elementary School Buildings http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/case_studies_elementary.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of books and journal articles, many with photographs and floor plans, that identify and discuss details of specific elementary school facilities projects.
Case Studies--High School Buildings http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/case_studies_high_school.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of books and journal articles, many with photographs and floor plans, that identify and discuss details of specific high school facilities projects.
Case Studies--Middle School Buildings http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/case_studies_middle.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of books and journal articles, many with photographs and floor plans, that identify and discuss details of specific middle school facilities projects.
Case Studies--School Buildings K-12 http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/case_studies.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of documents, reports, links, books, and journal articles, many with photographs and floor plans, that identify and discuss details of specific elementary, middle, and high school facilities projects.
Charter School Facilities Funding http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/financing_charter.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles on public and private funding options for the design, construction, renovation, lease, or purchase of charter school buildings. See also NCEF Resource List on Case Studies - Charter Schools and other related lists on funding sources.
Nontraditional School Sites and Facilities
http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/nontraditional.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles on retrofitting spaces designed for other uses into schools, and extending school boundaries into existing museums, malls, zoos, and other spaces.
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