| Description |
xx, 228 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction : think about it today -- 1. "School choice" and the planning and design of specialized schools -- 2. Specialized schools : twelve exemplary projects -- 3. Planning, creating, and funding new magnet schools -- 4. Preparing students for the future world of work -- 5. Finding a home : the facilities side of the charter school debate -- 6. Special ed that's even more special : designing schools for autistic students -- 7. Design considerations for specialized schools -- 8. A draft magnet school operations plan -- 9. School technology : a sensible, future-oriented approach -- 10. Site design and landscape architecture for urban magnet schools -- 11. Improving school acoustics : a systems approach -- 12. Indoor air quality : problems and solutions -- 13. A sustainable approach to specialized-school design -- 14. One-stop shopping? : the perils and promise of design-build project delivery -- Epilogue : the future of magnet schools -- App. Educational technology standards |
| Summary |
"Magnet and Specialized Schools of the Future: A Focus on Change features case studies of recent exemplary magnet and specialized school construction projects, providing a detailed educational specification that's genuinely future-oriented. A number of issues influencing contemporary public school design are examined."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
"Published in partnership with Fletcher-Thompson, Inc., and the Association of School Business Officials International." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-216) and index |
| Subject |
Magnet school facilities -- United States -- Planning.
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Magnet schools -- United States.
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Magnet school facilities -- United States -- Design and construction.
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| Author |
Merritt, Edwin T., 1936-
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Bodnar, Donald J
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| LC no. |
2004012736 |
| ISBN |
1578861802 paperback alkaline paper |
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