$20 Billion in Federal Investment in School Infrastructure
Would Provide Major Boost to Education, Economy



‘Sick,’ Crumbling Schools and Lack of Modernization
Hurt U.S. Students’ Global Competitiveness, Study Suggests

Investing in U.S. Infrastructure: An EPI Policy Forum
Tuesday, April 29, 10:00 a.m.
1333 H Street, NW; East Tower, Suite 300, Washington

Media Contacts: Scott Treibitz x11
David Roscow x21
703/276-2772

Washington – Public schools are falling behind in basic repairs and maintenance
of buildings and grounds, and are failing to make crucial improvements such as
adding science labs, particularly in low-income communities, according to a
study to be released at an Economic Policy Institute Forum on Tuesday, April
29, in Washington, DC.

The study, authored by Mary Filardo of the 21st Century School Fund, shows that
federal investment to modernize infrastructure would stimulate the struggling
economy by creating quality jobs, boost student and teacher morale and
alleviate the financial burden of maintenance backlogs from states and school
districts, the study shows.

Speakers include:

• Gov. Edward Rendell (D-Pa.)
• John Irons, Research Director, Economic Policy Institute
• Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)
• Mary Filardo, 21st Century School Fund
• Mark Lloyd, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights


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