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Cooperative Purchasing and Contract Services

Cooperative Purchasing and Contract Services: Myths Vs. Truths

There are many misperceptions in the K-12 community regarding cooperative purchasing and contract services. Here, we address some of those misperceptions by discussing the myths and truths of both.

Oakton Community College

Sun Tamer

Advanced shading techniques are in use at Oakton Community College.

captivating, stimulating learning environment

It Makes A Difference

Creating a captivating, stimulating learning environment.

Change for Change's Sake

Are we commissioning our most important asset?

Safety Within the Budget

Safety Within the Budget

Low cost security measures for schools.

A New Direction for Student Recruiting

Technology is improving the recruitment process.

furniture is stating your brand

Your Furniture, Your Brand

Whether you're aware of it or not, your furniture is stating your brand. In giving it some thought, you’ll see that it’s all in the details.

Campus Security Tailored to a Budget

Campus Security Tailored to a Budget

It is possible to build an affordable, effective safety and security program by replacing some funding with more effort.

Consider New Technology

Changing trends in school life safety methods.

Outsource Services

A Tale of Two Auxiliary Departments

Outsource or keep it in house? That’s the question facing many college and university auxiliary departments. CP&M looks at two different schools with two different approaches.

The New Flora Elementary School

A one-of-a-kind, 21st-century learning facility.

Maximizing Value Through LEED Certification

Lessons learned from 50 LEED-certified schools.

A Sad Truth

Up or Out

The data on multi-story vs. single-story schools.

renovation

Refining a Classic

The Schneider Center at Wellesley College has undergone a renovation that has restored its value and historic roots.

Two Small Districts

A couple of developments that are affecting students and communities.