In the current debate over the quality and direction of public education in the United States, there is an urgent need for reliable information and creative thinking that can serve as a foundation for effective decision making. Nowhere is this more important than in the planning, design, and construction of educational facilities. The initial volume in McGraw-Hill's Architectural Record Portfolio Series, this beautifully illustrated book is the first major reference on the design and construction of K-12 schools to be published in more than a decade. Containing more than 350 superb…