Research
Research, topic sheets, and bibliographies that support the vision and guiding principles throughout the school facilities planning, design, and implementation process.Vision for California Public School Facilities
The California Department of Education envisions school facilities that enhance the achievement of all students and are learner-centered, safe, sustainable, and centers of the community.
These one-page summaries provide school board members, teachers, parents, and other interested parties a quick overview of school facility research. Detailed references and a complete bibliography are available for those wanting further information.
School Facilities Improve Learning
- School Facilities Improve Learning Summary of research (PDF)
- School Facilities Improve Learning Bibliography
Safe Schools Foster Improved Student Learning
- Safe Schools Foster Improved Learning Summary of research (PDF)
- Safe Schools Foster Improved Learning Bibliography
Sustainable Schools Improve Learning and the Environment
- Sustainable Schools Improve Learning Summary of research (PDF)
- Sustainable Schools Improve Learning Bibliography
Schools as Centers of Community Improve Learning
- Schools as Centers of Community Summary of research (PDF)
- Schools as Centers of Community Bibliography
Research
Guiding Principles
The guiding principles (PDF) are meant to be applied comprehensively throughout the school facilities planning, design, and implementation process. The order of presentation does not reflect any prioritization.
School Facilities Best Practices and Resources Fact Sheets
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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, July 02, 2024
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