The first of its kind in Texas, the Irving ISD’s Lady Bird Johnson Middle School is designed to produce as much energy as it uses, and at about 50 percent less than a similarly sized school.
“Wayfinding” is an age-old term that describes the various techniques used by travelers to find their way from place to place. Think of navigating by stars, or with a compass.
VITAL STATS
Name: Ronald D. Stephens
Position: Executive Director of the National School Safety Center
Years in the Education Field: 35
Previous Posts: Chief Operating Officer for Columbia Christian Schools, Chief Business Officer and Vice President of Administration at Pepperdine University
LEOGANE, Haiti — William DeJong, co-founder of Schools for the Children of the World, recalls broken cityscapes and rubble-choked communities where only the barest signs of rebuilding was visible and temporary living tents were everywhere during his latest trip to Haiti.
or unused buildings to fit the needs of school districts.
Renovate or build new? This age-old question goes far beyond renovation vs. new construction because it involves multiple issues and 
community stakeholders. However, the answer is very straightforward: provide the best place for students to learn.
