HeyJaredStretched: Rebuilding K12 Facilities and Operations
Many Public-School Districts are stretched thin, with enrollments declining, costs increasing, and decision-makers operating within a hyper-polarized political environment.
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Episode 16: Community Use: Counting and Sharing the Costs (opens the original)
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Trent Allen and Cheryl Galloway of Facilitron share hidden costs and policy gaps school districts face in managing community use of their facilities. Trent and Cheryl share their winding career paths into K-12 facilities and describe co-authoring a National Model Policy for Community Use of School Spaces after years of seeing districts struggle with vague, permissive rental policies. The conversation centers on a "cost recovery" philosophy — the idea that facilities are not free to operate, and
Episode 15: When Schools Close: Community Impact and Responsible Reuse (opens the original)
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This episode explores the complex issues surrounding school closures and reuse, emphasizing community engagement, financial realities, and planning frameworks. Experts share insights on navigating emotional community responses, financial strategies, and sustainable reuse models. In this episode, experts from Kansas City Public Schools, the University of Maryland, and the National Center on School Infrastructure explore innovative approaches to school reuse, community engagement, and long-term pl
Episode 14: Public Schools, Urban Planning & Collective Responsibility (opens the original)
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In this conversation, Dr. Ariel Bierbaum, Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Maryland, discusses the intersection of urban studies, planning, and public education, emphasizing the importance of integrating schools into community planning. She shares her unique upbringing , her career path, and the challenges of school closures, particularly in marginalized neighborhoods. The discussion highlights the need for community engagement, the impact of demographic cha
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