School Performance

Does Architecture Increase Educational Attainment?

As the British Government shelves the project to build and rebuild schools across the nation, Rowan Moore, architecture critic at The Observer and Rick Jones, teacher and journalist consider the effect building design has on learning.

July 24, 2010 - The Guardian

Blight Affects School Performance

A new study in Britain makes the connection between blighted environments and poor school performance.

January 26, 2009 - The Guardian U.K.

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