How does the rapid development of digital learning tools, digital content and digital culture influence the way teachers teach, children learn and schools change?
That's the fundamental question that I am committed to helping answer thru this series of blog posts and your feedback. School and community leaders, teachers, parents and children will benefit from a open discussion. We will review the financial implications, past solutions and evaluate current influences. Then we will explore new ideas in design and planning from all over the world.
The research and statistics (primarily about Oklahoma) will attempt to frame the cultural, financial and organizational issues facing our PK-12 educational system today. We are interested in hearing from educators, architects and anyone that has insight and ideas about how learning environments may change to better engage students, be more flexible, more efficient and improve student outcomes.
The financial pressure, digital and cultural influences on our current system have never been greater. The opportunities for new PK-5, 6-8 and High School planning models are exciting. As creative leaders, architects are in a good position to team with local school officials and community leaders to establish a clear vision and lay the foundation for our children's futures.
I would like to invite all people interested in this important question to share and comment. There are never enough ideas to benefit our children's future.
Counting the Costs
Districts Information:
School Districts in Oklahoma - 539 District Education Expenditures 2012/13 $2,200,000,000 (billion)
Number of Students - 666,150
Avg. expenditure per student- $7,878.76
Enrollment Growth 2010-2011 .009% (less than 1%)
Oklahoma Education Spending Rank - 44th
Facilities Construction Spending : (Nationwide)
Median Cost per S.F. - Elementary: $181.00/S.F.
Middle: $195.31/S.F.
High School: $219.18/S.F.
Median Square Feet per Student - Elementary: 129 S.F.
Middle: 138 S.F.
High School: 165 S.F.
Oklahoma's facilities costs average 10-15% less than national averages.
February 2013 Oklahoma School Facilities Bond Projects
Total Facilities Bond Requests - $302,465,000 (million)Requesting Districts: 13
Requesting Districts Enrollment: 57,590
Spending Request per Student: $5,252
At the time of this writing it is not know which districts will receive a 60% majority approval and pass the bond propositions. Bond figures are from the Oklahoman at http://newsok.com/oklahoma-voters-to-make-school-board-bond-issue-decisions-today/article/3754434. District Information is from statistics published from the U.S. Department of Education and posted at www.teachade.com. Facilities construction statistics are from the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
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