School Design Resources

Report from the National Summit on School Design

This report details eight recommendations for school design excellence developed by educators and students, architects, community members, and national thought leaders who attended the Summit in October 2005.
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Report from the Design for Learning Forum

This report details ten key action items for designing educational facilities to support student achievement developed by the architects, educators, design experts, and students who attended the Design for Learning forum in October 2006.
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Student Voices

Watch this audio-visual presentation summarizing the results from the most significant study to date on student attitudes about school design. Major themes articulated by the nationís high school students included: creating new learning opportunities, designing for a variety of learning styles, providing comfortable and social spaces, integrating technology, and promoting a connection with the outdoors. Learn More

Partnerships for a Sustainable Future: Schools and Community — The Rosa Parks School

The Rosa Parks School in Portland, Oregon, is a model for how multiple partners and creative design can result in a sustainable school and a sustainable community. Watch the video to see the ideas in play at the Rosa Parks School brought to life and imagine it in your community! Learn More

Schools As Centers of Community: John A. Johnson Elementary School

This video-based case study traces the Johnson story from its roots in the words of the educators, community activists, governmental officials, parents, teachers, and neighbors who realized their dream of creating both a reinvigorating school and thriving community. Watch the DVD and use the Resource Guide to enhance the relationship between your school and your community. Learn More

Schools Designed for Learning: The Denver School of Science and Technology

The Denver School of Science and Technology is an example of design supporting learning, providing spaces that are both flexible and inspiring. Using cutting edge technology allows students to learn in new and exciting ways. Watch the video and use the resource guide to consider the many ways design affects student performance. Learn More

Reports from School Design Institutes

These reports detail the challenges faced by participating school districts and the recommendations suggested by resource teams of national school design experts who worked with them at each school design institute.

Winter 2008 School Design Institute

Fall 2007 School Design Institute

Winter 2007 School Design Institute

National School Design Institute

Mississippi School Design Institute

Spring 2006 School Design Institute

Mississippi Regional School Design Institute

Akron School Design Institute