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Coverage of school infrastructure in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 4 · 09:27 UTCMost recent: Jul 14 · 12:30 UTC
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American Society of Civil Engineersorganization1Julien LaFortuneperson1Public Policy Institute of Californiaorganization1deferred maintenancetopic1teacher retentiontopic1$429 billion funding gaptopic1David Danielperson1Mathews County Public Schoolsorganization1Virginiaplace1Glenn Youngkinperson1Coalition for Small and Rural Schoolsorganization1Keith Perriganperson1Dillon’s Ruletopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 14 · 12:30 UTCTHE 74
    Opinion: America’s Public Schools Are Pushing 50. It’s Time To Act Like It

    The average American public school building is 49 years old, with over half requiring significant repairs or replacement. A $429 billion funding gap exists to modernize facilities, which are often outdated and lack adequate technology infrastructure, impacting student learning and teacher retention.

  • POLITICSJun 4 · 09:27 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURY
    Virginia schools push for local tax option as aging buildings strain rural divisions

    Virginia schools, particularly in rural areas like Mathews County, face aging infrastructure challenges exacerbated by severe weather. Localities seek legislative approval to levy additional sales taxes for school construction and maintenance, but efforts have been blocked by Governor Glenn Youngkin’s vetoes and limited current authority under Dillon’s Rule. A 2021 survey revealed over half of Virginia’s schools are over 50 years old, with rural schools disproportionately needing upgrades.