I'd like to bring to your attention, an upcoming Symposium sponsored by an aligned organization CEFPI. This New Orleans symposium, Facilities Matters: Building Our Future is one day of program and a second day of school tours. (June 8 - 9)
Program topics include: The Recovery School District Story; Disaster and Recovery Planning; Master Planning for the Urban Environment; Expanding Parental Options and Accountability and Fostering Healthy, Sustainable Educational Facilities
From the CEFPI website: "Healthy, safe and sustainable school facilities positively impact educational outcomes, enhancing student and teacher performance and contributing to community culture and vitality. Today's global economy demands that our schools be equipped to teach 21st century skills to prepare students for the workforce of the future as productive citizens. Explore results of the green charter school movement in New Orleans with experts in the field, consider methods of disaster preparedness, and, together, determine how we can pave the way for all students to succeed."
More information at the conference website: http://www.cefpi.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=5088 -------------------------------------------
Philip Poinelli FAIA
Co-Chair, AIA/CAE K-12 Subcommittee
Principal
Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Inc.
Cambridge MA
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