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CSFRI conducts unbiased research that is used to inform and educate State and local constituencies on the direct and significant effect of quality school facilities on student achievement and communities.

Press Release

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Request for Proposals (RFP) To Conduct a Study of the Impact of Rebuilding Aging Pre-K-12 Schools on Student Academic Success | RFP NUMBER 1-2025

Date of Issuance: April 28, 2025
Deadline for Receipt of Proposals is 5:00 p.m. July 1, 2025

Contact: Alexandra Rhodes
Telephone: (916) 252-3689
Email: arhodes@m-w-h.com

Introduction and Background
The purpose of the California School Facilities Research Institute (CSFRI) is to conduct and publish validated research to raise Californians’ awareness of the positive impact quality school facilities have on student academic achievement and community success.

CSFRI is seeking proposals for scholarly research to identify the impact of refurbishing, rebuilding, making major repairs to, construction of new facilities or the replacement of aging school facilities and classrooms, on Pre-K-12 student academic success. This research aims to inform public policies and investments that may enhance educational environments and student success. Previous studies have suggested links between the physical state of schools and metrics such as academic performance, attendance, and student well-being.

This RFP seeks to address more specifically the relationship between school facility funding levels and student academic outcomes with rigorous, evidence-based research. CSFRI will share results of this study with the media, school districts, the State Legislature, state agencies, state and national organizations serving Pre-K-12 schools, and others interested in the impact of school facilities on the success of K-12 students.

Click here to view RFP: Project 2 in its entirety.

Appendix A: Research Considerations

CSFRI RFP: Project 2: Questions and Answers

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