Here you'll find materials published by the Charter School Facility Center and our trusted partners. Our goal is to provide the latest and most reliable information about the facilities challenges facing the charter school sector and current and potential solutions.
View the March 5 webinar on negotiating facility leases for charter schools, presented by Lisa Holtzmuller of Barton Gilman law firm.
Since the early 1970s, moral obligation bonds have been used to finance housing, higher education facilities, hospitals, corrections facilities, and more. Some states are now using this tool to help charter schools save on borrowing costs.
What federal agency has funded more charter schools facilities than any other agency? The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides key financing to develop essential community facilities in rural communities.
The Charter School Facility Center’s newsletter provides news, policy developments, and best practices related to facilities, real estate, and design (FRED).
Historically, the government provided all the funding for public schools. There might have been some small charitable gifts, but this was largely the government's responsibility. Even for capital construction of school buildings, the municipal bond market works very efficiently.
Are you looking to make a difference? Millions of children are seeking a better education and they need new schools and new school facilities.