Working the Stimulus Across Continents
As U.S. members worked fervently on the stimulus plan, our colleagues in Australia provided crucial information to their government about using stimulus funds.

Where Should the Stimulus Funds Go?
The U.S. Department of Education recently sought our input on how the stimulus funds could be invested to improve schools.

Use ENERGY STAR Tools to Get Your Schools "Shovel-Ready"
Half of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will go to projects that can be initiated within 120 days.

Investing in Schools: Australia Gives More
In an unprecedented manner, the Australian government has allocated $9.5 billion for 9,540 schools out of a Nation Building Fund of $27 billion. This is over 33% of the total allocation being invested in schools across the country.

Interview: Planner of the Year
Paul Abramson was the recipient of the 2008 Planner of the Year award, the highest and most distinguished individual honor conferred by the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI). Read an interview with Abramson.

A list of useful web sites for you.

Attend our upcoming regional conferences.

School Building Week is coming soon!
April 27 - May 1, 2009, Washington DC

17 CEFPI Members Complete Online Advanced Certificate Program in Education Facility Planning
CEFPI and San Diego State University (SDSU) have successfully piloted the advanced certificate program in educational facility planning and are currently accepting applications for the 2009 cohort.

MacConnell Award Winner: 2008
Read a case study about the Northwest Career and Technical Academy, CEFPI's prestigious MacConnell Award Winner in 2008.