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The President’s FY 2016 Education Budget: Continuing to Invest in the Nation’s Future

This article is on the President’s FY 2016 budget proposal. It seems like an annual rite of spring. What is different?

The President's FY 2016 Education Budget: Continuing to Invest in the Nation's Future

This article is on the President’s FY 2016 budget proposal. It seems like an annual rite of spring. What is different?

Walls and Ceilings

Walls and Ceilings: What's Beneath the Surface?

More than just pretty faces, walls and ceilings must be carefully designed in order to create functional, safe and efficient interiors.

Assessing Technology Solutions

Evaluate your safety, security and emergency preparedness systems.

Good News, Again!

But our school buildings still need more attention and funding.

Better Light

Let There Be Better Light

Research shows that different kinds of light help students take tests, study, collaborate with others and relax.

Seek Solutions

Celebrating what U.S. schools do well and a man who pointed the way.

Bucking the Trend

Increasing enrollment in an era of consolidation.

Looking Good

Six Important Considerations

Evaluating new safety, security and emergency preparedness technology solutions.

Sound Design

Sound Design

The Berklee College of Music's 160 Massachusetts Avenue recording education complex is designed for next-generation music pedagogy.

What Value Commissioning?

Are the expense and results worth undertaking the process?

Lighting

The Lighting Master Plan

Lighting and controls technology change fast. Does that mean your school must constantly update its lighting master plans? Two experts discuss the options.

Noise Control

Controlling Noise and Increasing the Voice

The materials used for walls, ceilings and even furnishings have a considerable impact on classroom acoustics. Here’s what the experts say about it.

ABCs of ELAs

ABCs of ELAs

Best practices for extended learning areas.

Facility planning reports

Trending Today

Facility planning reports as websites.

Indoor Air Quality

The Guide

A holistic approach to energy efficiency retrofits, health and safety.

Near field communication

The Buzz On NFC

Near field communication, or NFC, makes smartphones into access cards, credit cards and other tools usually stored in wallets.