School buildings are not ready
School construction means in concrete terms the action of building a new school and implies beforehand the decision-making process of the building, followed by the construction in itself, together with maintenance and reparation. School construction has a certain impact on learning outcomes because if buildings are not ready on time for school year or if rehabilitation or maintenance is needed, class cannot be given to pupils properly. Generally agreed strategies exist in the literature to ensure that school spaces are safe, healthy and sanitary, inclusive, gender sensitive and involving the community. More specifically, some materials are chosen according to the local climate or other natural characteristics (natural hazards, animals and insects, possible diseases). In areas prone to natural hazards or conflict, school buildings must ensure safety and can even be transformed into shelters as short-term solutions, so it does not impede classes from starting again. This is why permanent schools should also be disaster resistant, cost-effective and environmentally-sensitive. See more...