School is often the most consistent place in a student’s life. It’s why the spaces within a school are incredibly important. A library or makerspace might look like an ordinary part of a school building. But thoughtfully designed, they can become something more: A third place. ...
In 2025, Heart of America launched Schoolhouse Revolution as our bold vision to transform learning spaces across the country and create more equitable opportunities for students. Our goal is to reimagine 2,030 vibrant learning spaces by the end of 2030 and provide resources to empower 3.5 ...
Growth is easy to celebrate when it reaches a big milestone. But the truth is, growth begins long before anyone notices. It starts with planning, partnerships, conversations, and the people who show up for students every day. As another school year begins, I've been reflecting on ...
When schools closed their doors in 2020, millions of students logged on from home. But for many Indigenous students across the Southwest, logging on wasn't an option. The pandemic showcased longstanding inequities in resources for students, including access to electricity on indigenous lands, particularly in Navajo ...
Every young learner deserves learning spaces that feel welcoming, safe, inspiring, and full of possibility. Yet across the United States, too many students are learning in buildings that haven’t been meaningfully updated in decades. In fact, the nation’s school infrastructure currently holds a D+ rating, and ...
As you know, America's public schools are facing a growing infrastructure crisis. Public school facilities received a D+ on the 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card, and experts estimate the nation's schools face more than $100 billion in deferred maintenance needs. Behind those numbers are students learning ...
