In "The Zombie Survival Guide," author Max Brooks suggests that schools can serve as effective fortifications during a zombie outbreak. While they may not provide the best educational environment in such dire circumstances, their structure offers protection and safety. Such locations can act as safe havens, allowing for defense against threats in a chaotic world.

Brooks emphasizes the practicality of using familiar buildings, like schools, for survival. Their typically sturdy construction, combined with the potential for managing resources and coordinating with others, makes them a strategic choice for surviving an undead attack.