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Earthman, 2013

Glen Earthman speaks directly to educational administrators, explaining the educational facility planning process in clear and concise terms. His thorough and comprehensive description provides school leaders a valuable set of tools for meeting their obligations in ushering through school building projects. Readers benefit from Earthman’s future-focused view of school facility planning, including honest discussion of the economic, social, political, legal, and environmental challenges facing 21st century educational leaders. Earthman challenges educators to engage confidently and creatively, utilizing the events of school design and construction as a means for furthering student learning and advancing overall educational goals. (Cynthia Uline, Ph.D., professor and executive director, The National Center for the Twenty-first Century Schoolhouse, San Diego State University)

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Earthman & Lemasters, 2013

  • Comprehensive and trusted guide to building, maintaining, upgrading schools
  • Recently published 2nd edition adds new material on renovation, alternative funding strategies, green building and more
  • With cases and questions, a useful textbook for courses in administration, planning, finance and facilities management

This volume was written for educators tasked with providing the best environment for student learning. A practical text, it cover all the details needed to build, maintain and upgrade school facilities, with special attention to student achievement and the budget. Information on financial calculations, procurement, staffing, outsourcing, legal and regulatory aspects and operations is included.The new edition offers important guidance on alternative funding and cost-saving strategies, state and federal regulations, and trends in green building and LEED certification.View Publisher's Website for additional information about obtaining a copy of this book.