COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Build SMART Schools
Guilford County is transforming our schools with a historic $2 billion investment to give students the safe, healthy schools that they deserve. Get all the latest here!
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Build SMART Schools
Guilford County is transforming our schools with a historic $2 billion investment to give students the safe, healthy schools that they deserve. Get all the latest here!
Community Engagment Initiatives provide experiences that help students learn about different jobs and careers.
Our Programs > Build SMART Schools
Building the Future of Guilford County Schools
Build S.M.A.R.T. (Strategic Modernization and Renovation of Tomorrow’s schools) is a county-wide initiative investing over $2 billion to modernize, rebuild, and reimagine schools across Guilford County. This work is about more than new buildings—it’s about creating safe, inspiring, and future-ready learning environments that meet the needs of every student. shift_ed is a proud partner of Build S.M.A.R.T., alongside Action Greensboro and Guilford Education Alliance, working together to engage the community, amplify student and family voices, and ensure that these historic investments lead to lasting opportunity for generations to come.
Get the Latest on School Construction and Updates
Access the latest news on new schools, connect with the GCS school construction dashboard and learn about the professionals leading this work.

Karen Deal
As shift_ed’s Chief Public Information Officer, I’m proud to support the Build SMART Schools initiative by amplifying community voices and keeping families informed about this historic investment in Guilford County’s future.
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