Education at a Glance 2007: Capital Expenditure

The proportion of capital spending within all education spending is still rising, according to the latest findings in the Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators – 2007 Edition. This piece of work analyses a range of data collected from different countries to inform policy makers.

Building Schools for the Future in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom’s 15-year Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme aims to improve the fabric of school buildings and provide investment in information and communications technology, making up for chronic underinvestment in school buildings.

US Academic Libraries: Today’s Learning Commons Model - PEB Exchange, February 2008

In 2007, the author examined existing academic libraries in the United States to determine best practices for the design, implementation and service of learning commons facilities.

Evaluating School Facilities in Brazil - PEB Exchange, February 2008

Brazil’s São Paulo Metropolitan Region is conducting a performance evaluation pilot study at three schools serving disadvantaged populations. The objective is first to test methods which can facilitate Post Occupancy Evaluations and then to carry out the evaluations.

New Zealand: Modernising Schools in a Decentralised Environment - PEB Exchange, February 2008

To inform schools, the Ministry of Education provides numerous publications related to design and selected best practice samples via its website.

Related Documents

• OECD Country Website - New Zealand

Implications of Curriculum Reform for School Buildings in Scotland - PEB Exchange, February 2008

Scotland’s Building Excellence programme is exploring the implications of curriculum reform for school building design. It includes events which bring together teachers, designers, school managers and local authorities.

Changing School Architecture in Zurich - PEB Exchange, February 2008

The City of Zurich has revised its guidelines for designing school buildings, both new and old. The authors explain what makes up a good school building and provide a set of design recommendations.

Modernising Portugal’s Secondary Schools - PEB Exchange, February 2008

In March 2007, the Portuguese government announced an ambitious plan to modernise secondary schools by improving the quality and usefulness of its teaching and learning facilities, while putting schools back into the centre of the community of which they are an integral part.

Related Documents

• OECD Country Website - Portugal

Síntesis: DIEZ PASOS HACIA LA EQUIDAD EN LA EDUCACIÓN

La educación desempeña un papel fundamental que determina cómo se vivirá en la edad adulta, ya que un mayor nivel de educación significa ingresos más altos, una mejor salud y una vida más larga. En el mismo tenor, el fracaso educativo tiene altos costes financieros y sociales a largo plazo. Las personas sin las aptitudes para participar social y económicamente generan costos más altos para el sistema sanitario, el apoyo al ingreso, el

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The Role of 21st Century Learning Environments in Promoting Social Participation and Access to Education for Learners with Special Needs

An international PEB conference entitled “Inclusion and Integration through Innovation: The Role of 21st Century Learning Environments in Promoting Social Participation and Access to Education for Learners with Special Needs” in Auckland, New Zealand, on 17-20 August 2008.