Recycling Meets Interior Design
Vermont's Johnson State College reused their old wood bleachers, originally destined for the landfill, as interior finishing for their athletic center. Locations include the interior face of the lobby, wood trim in the locker rooms, a trophy display, and flooring. Is Your Charter School Green?
Advises charter school operators on designing and implementing green strategies for their facilities. The report includes an overview of the benefits of green schools, suggestions for integrating sustainable building features into a charter school facility, case studies, various educational resources, and a glossary of green terminology, all within the context of a charter school. Joint Use of Public Schools
This report explores joint use as a way to provide services to children and families in convenient locations, improve opportunities for physical activity of youth and adults, leverage capital investments, and reduce the consumption of land. 2010 Charter School Facility Finance Landscape
Mapping survey of private nonprofit and public financing programs for charter school facilities across the nation, including information on charter school access to the tax-exempt bond market.