Left: Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly-renovated Garfield Elementary in Washington, DC, August 2024; right: Garfield Elementary facade

To thrive in today's fiercely competitive educational landscape, school districts are facing a critical challenge: attracting and retaining top-tier educators. While salaries and benefits matter, the quality of school facilities plays an equally vital role in shaping a teacher's decision to stay or go. In this issue of The B&D Perspective, B&D vice president and school modernization expert Deisy Brangman explores how thoughtful investments in infrastructure can transform schools into magnets for talent.

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Clockwise, from top left: Robert Frost Elementary groundbreaking; Brittney Bennett and Rob Nelson (B&D Communication and Public Engagement team); Ellen Ochoa Middle School ribbon cutting, former PGPCS Board of Education Vice Chair Dr. Kenneth Harris at the Margaret Brent Elementary groundbreaking.

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) in Maryland is making history with its Blueprint Schools Program, a bold initiative accelerating school modernization through a public-private partnership (P3) model. From grand openings to groundbreaking ceremonies, B&D's Communications and Public Engagement (CPE) team has played a pivotal role in ensuring these milestones foster strong community engagement and advocacy. As Phase II moves forward, B&D remains committed to delivering high-impact, community-centered educational initiatives.

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The B&D Perspective explores key challenges and innovative solutions shaping facility planning and implementation in the K-12 and municipal sectors. It is published monthly by Brailsford & Dunlavey, one of the country's leading development advisory and program management firms. To learn more, go to bdconnect.com/k12-municipal. TO UNSUBSCRIBE, please click "Unsubscribe" below.