“…Research shows that investments in high-quality school facilities are positively linked to a variety of outcomes, including testing proficiency (Hong & Zimmer, 2016;Neilson & Zimmerman, 2014), attendance and retention rates (Christle et al, 2007;Maxwell, 2016), school climate (Uline et al, 2010), real estate values (Cellini et al, 2010), and overall health and wellbeing (Eitland et al, 2017;Walsemann et al, 2020). The quality of school facilities is often assessed through technical criteria that include ventilation, lighting, noise control, and climate control (Bahr & Sparks, 2016;Schneider, 2002).…”