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The Alief Center for Advanced Careers in Houston’s Alief Independent School District offers students training in a variety of trades that lead to immediate employment opportunities upon graduation. Photo Credit: PBK
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Career and Technical Education Facilities on the Rise: Designer Brandon Ross of PBK shares best practices for developing student-centered spaces that also support community needs

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February marks National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, bringing awareness to the benefits that CTE offers to students and the opportunities it presents to schools and workforce partners. An estimated 12.3 million students are currently enrolled in CTE programs nationwide, where they can acquire training in a variety of trades and earn certifications that offer immediate employment opportunities upon graduation. At the same time, helping students develop skills that are relevant to the careers and industries in their regions can help employers address labor shortages.  

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The City College of San Francisco (CCSF) STEAM Building features a textured facade and expansive transparent glazing, putting science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics instruction on display. Photo Credit: Bill Katz
The City College of San Francisco (CCSF) STEAM Building features a textured facade and expansive transparent glazing, putting science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics instruction on display. Photo Credit: Bill Katz
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The Art of the Sciences, and the Science of the Arts: The City College of San Francisco STEAM Building is a welcoming, accessible interdisciplinary hub that cultivates curiosity, creativity and collaboration 

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The new $151 million City College of San Francisco (CCSF) STEAM Building communicates its academic purpose almost immediately.

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By reducing energy use and focusing on renewables, the building will consume less than 40% of the energy required by the previous school building, significantly reducing maintenance costs and outperforming Boulder’s building code requirements. Photo Credit: BVSD/ Alejandra Corchado-Rodriguez
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New Vista High School Supports Dynamic Learning, Green Goals

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New Vista High School, a small alternative school located in Colorado’s Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), has reopened following the completion of a nearly $52 million construction project. The new campus—featuring naturally lit, sustainable spaces designed for flexible learning and teaching—welcomed 315 students for the spring semester on Jan. 7.  

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The Natural Sciences Building on the SUNY Old Westbury campus is expected to be 50% more energy efficient following a three-phase improvement project. Photo Credit: SUNY Old Westbury
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SUNY System Advances Toward Sustainability Goals with Old Westbury Campus Project

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New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced a $100.2 million state investment towards transforming the 1980s-era Natural Sciences Building on the State of New York University (SUNY) Old Westbury campus. The three-phase project will bring the SUNY system one step closer to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its collegiate network. 

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Energy Stars: How Texas’ IDEA Public Schools dug into data to reduce energy use, save money and improve student performance

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2024 was a big year for Texas’ IDEA Public Schools. Three IDEA campuses—IDEA Elsa, IDEA Rio Grande City and IDEA Edgemere—earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recognizing superior energy performance and commitment to sustainability.

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Rendering of the new Western Grove K-8 prototype campus in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Photo Credit: Spiezle Architectural Group Inc.
Rendering of the new Western Grove K-8 prototype campus in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Photo Credit: Spiezle Architectural Group Inc.
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Florida Prototype Campus to Include Enhanced Hurricane Protection Area

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The design process is now underway on the new Western Grove K-8 School in St. Lucie, Fla. The 217,500-square-foot prototype campus will serve approximately 2,000 students when it opens in August 2026. In addition to teaching, learning, support and recreation spaces, the $70 million project will serve as a refuge during natural disasters.  

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