1st Annual California STEM Conference - Call for Presenters
Invest in California STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education: Innovate, Integrate, and Inspire!
November 18-19, 2013, at the Sacramento Convention Center
Call for school facilities presenters and vendors. The delivery of STEM can be enhanced by physical change to existing schools as well as building new from the ground up with STEM in mind. Conference participants attending the event can learn that their existing space may need to change and that there are examples that can serve as models or inspiration. The deadline for submissions from prospective presenters and vendors is May 30, 2013.
News Release - 2013 California Green Ribbon Schools and District Nominations
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service - Community Facilities Loans and Grants
The Community Facilities Loans and Grants
programs support the success of rural communities (up to 20,000 residents) by providing loans and grants for the construction, acquisition, or renovation of community facilities or for the purchase of equipment for community projects. These facilities can improve access to high-quality and affordable local foods. Sponsors in rural areas and towns should consider applying for this unique opportunity to upgrade their community's child nutrition facilities and purchase equipment that could improve their students' access to healthy, locally, or regionally grown products. These program funds can be used to improve public buildings, such as school food service facilities, Head Start centers, pre-schools, adult day care centers, child day care centers, and food preparation centers.
Energy Efficiency Financing
The Energy Commission is now accepting loan applications
on a first-come, first-serviced basis for eligible energy projects from all eligible entities (including public schools). These 3% interest rate loans are available for projects with proven energy and/or capacity savings, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. Examples of projects include: lighting systems, pumps and motors, streetlights and LED traffic signals, automated energy management systems/controls, building insulation, energy generation including renewable and combined heat and power projects, heating and air conditioning modifications, and waste water treatment equipment. Energy efficiency projects must be technically and economically feasible.
Webinar: California's K-12 Educational Infrastructure Investments: Leveraging the State's Role of Quality School Facilities in Sustainable Communities
The California Department of Education hosted a webinar
on the recently released report, "California's K-12 Educational Infrastructure Investments: Leveraging the State's Role for Quality School Facilities in Sustainable Communities", prepared by the University of California, Berkeley, Center for Cities and Schools.
Power Point - Policy Report Webinar (PPT)
Accessible version to the Power Point Presentation Policy Report Webinar
California's K-12 Educational Infrastructure Investments: Leveraging the State's Role for Quality School Facilities in Sustainable Communities
A policy research report
(PDF), prepared by the University of California, Berkeley, Center for Cities & Schools, that provides an analysis of K-12 infrastructure policies, regulations, and funding patterns in California. Findings reveal the need to refine school facilities planning and funding policies and practices to promote sound, efficient, and goal-oriented decision making at state and local levels. The recommendations re-envision the state's role in K-12 infrastructure as one of appropriately supporting educational outcomes and contributing to more sustainable communities through a framework of public infrastructure best practices for sound planning, effective management, adequate and equitable funding, and appropriate oversight. The recommendations lay out a vision, policy framework, and implementation plan to equitably and efficiently improve learning environments for California's six million students.
