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Tanner, C. K., & West, D. (2011). 2 (1)

Does the size of a school’s student population influence academic achievement levels among its students? Evolving from the “smaller is better” discussions and emergent theory on educational outcomes and school size, this question guided a study of 303 Georgia high schools to determine if the total high school population or school size influenced students’ outcomes defined in terms of test scores and graduation rates. Based upon the findings of this study, school size played no significant importance in students’ academic achievement. Therefore, regarding Georgia high schools, the size of the student population (school size) has little to no impact on academic achievement or graduation rates. This conclusion, however, may complement the arguments and developing theory that there is a point of maximum benefit or achievement levels in curvilinear measures of school size as compared to student outcomes and economy of scale.

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Gibson, H. J. (2011). 1 (1)

This study begins by examining the relationship between public K-12 school facility age and student access to modern classroom technological resources, driven by questioning “newer equals better” assumptions. The method of analysis employed is multivariate cross-sectional regression. The unit of analysis is the individual school, by school type (elementary, middle, high). Academic school year 2004/05 data are used. The study geography is the Orlando, Florida area (Orange and Seminole Counties). The findings indicate that classroom technology measures, while positively associated with newer school facilities, have no statistically significant relationship with school facility age. Instead, however, having more participants involved in the school technology planning process is found to be the most statistically significant variable included in the model, in relation to greater measures of technology in the school classroom. These findings are intended relevant for educational facility discourse on school facility age and classroom technology.

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Romeo, J. (2011). 50 (11)

Restroom technology and design in today's K-12 school environment have several points of concern for school boards as well as those who design and build them. These include the cost of materials and insuring that the restroom is design to conserve resources such as accessories and supplies. The article presents how planners and designers need to consider fixtures and products, within K-12 restrooms, as an integral part of the school's community and total school environment.

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Steiner, J. (2011). 1

This paper presents a regression model that analyzes the effects of school enrollment and schools per district on costs per pupil and standardized test passing ates in Indiana elementary and secondary schools. This model employed data from the Indiana Department of Education and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The results showed that districts with more schools had higher costs per pupil and that a school’s enrollment had no significant effect on student achievement. In addition, the results suggest that school consolidation could cut costs while not necessarily lowering student achievement levels. // Steiner, J. (2011). Are big schools bad schools? Measuring the effects of the number and size of schools on district costs and student achievement. Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research, 1, 46 – 51.

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Abramson, P. (2011).

Total school construction fell in 2010, but even so, more than $14.5 billion dollars of construction was put in place making schools one of the largest construction markets in the United States. The SP&M Construction Report provides information on expenditures for new construction, additions and retrofits in the U.S. It addition, it provides regional and national medians and a profile of what these new school will provide.

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Zoda, P. F., Combs, J. P., & Slate, J. (2011). 2 (1)

In this investigation, we examined the passing rates of Black students in all Texas public elementary schools for 5 years (i.e., 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008) on the state-mandated reading, math, and writing assessments.

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Kuhlman, R. (2010).

School districts are responsible for the education of almost 50 million public school students. Nearly all decision about the use and location of school facilities are made by local school districts-but the impact of these decisions goes far beyond the school and the education of its students. This report identifies the larger community interest in decisions about retaining existing schools and deciding where to locate new ones. It describes the states' role in school siting decisions and identifies state level policy changes that will ensure that educational, environmental, health, community, and fiscal considerations are weighed by communities when school districts make school closing, consolidation, and site selection decisions.

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Abramson, P. (2010).

This report shows school construction in 2009 fell 16 percent from one year ago, to just $16.4 billion, the lowest total for school construction since 1998. The 15th Annual Construction Report gives the details and a synopsis. The SP&M Construction Report provides information on expenditures for new construction, additions and retrofits in the U.S. It addition, it provides regional and national medians and a profile of what these new school will provide.

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (2010).

In recent years, it is estimated that there were more than 200,000 injuries annually on public playgrounds across the country. By following the recommended guidelines in this handbook, you and your community can create a safer playground environment for all children and contribute to the reduction of playground-related deaths and injuries.

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