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Call for Opinions: Spaces4Learning 2024 Predictions for Educational Facilities

  • By Matt Jones
  • 12/19/23

The educational facilities landscape has seen remarkable transformations in recent years. As we prepare to enter 2024, the worlds of K–12 and higher education both continue to evolve through advancements in technology, changes in pedagogy, efforts to achieve sustainability, and more. We’re inviting our readership—administrators, facilities managers, architects, engineers, builders, superintendents, designers, vendors—to chip in on their predictions for educational facilities in 2024.

Specifically, we’re asking for opinions on the following topics:

  • Sustainability
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
  • Technology
  • Flexible Learning Spaces
  • Design & Construction
  • Design that Supports SEL
  • Campus Safety & Security
  • Disaster Response

Share your expertise and ideas on the future of educational facilities by emailing us at [email protected] with the subject line "2024 Educational Trends Opinion Submission." Please include your name, title, organization (if applicable), and a brief bio.

Selected opinions will be featured in an upcoming feature story providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of educational facilities in 2024. Together, let's shape the future of education and create innovative, inspiring, and inclusive spaces for learners of all ages. Your voice matters in this exciting journey toward the educational facilities of tomorrow!

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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