Building Minds, Minding Buildings: Turning crumbling schools into environments for learning (PDF; 2 MB)
Source: American Federation of Teachers
From press release:

Rodent and roach infestation. Mice droppings. Mold that has caused mushrooms to grow. Asbestos. Extreme heat or cold in classrooms. Peeling paint and broken flooring. Severe overcrowding. Nonfunctional bathrooms.

These are just some examples of the appalling physical conditions found in thousands of our nation’s public schools, a recent AFT report revealed. These conditions are adversely affecting millions of students and school staff—and potentially every student and school employee who walks through the doors of our public schools.

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