Month: March 2023

PK-12 Public Educational Facilities Master Plan Guide 2023

Proper planning of school facilities is critical for all school districts no matter how large or small, whether major construction is in the works or the district is managing enrollment change. When school districts properly plan for their school facilities, they have better schools, more equitable facilities, and higher value for public spending. Use this guide to help determine whether…

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21CSF Testified on the Underfunding of Maintenance Operations at DCPS Schools

Oversight Hearing D.C. Department of General Services, February 28, 2023Testimony: Mary Filardo, Executive Director, 21st Century School Fund Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am here to bring a research perspective to thechallenges of managing public facilities, but in particular to the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and D.C. Department of General Services (DGS) maintenance of…

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