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Ceiling, Walls and Floors Maintenance

On the Surface

Ceilings, walls and floors present challenges that can be met with planning and maintenance and without breaking the budget.

Schools working with the community and local law enforcement

A Proactive Approach

Working with the community and local law enforcement.

Are We Safe Yet?

Behavior Detection and Assessment

Security By Looking Around

A security methodology that enables security officers to recognize potentially violent individuals — before a tragedy occurs.

Maintenance Team at Lakeside Educational Network Keeps Things Running Smoothly for Students Going Through Rough Patches

Crowded school environments can be tough for students who struggle with learning disabilities, addictions, street violence, or other problems in their homes and communities.

Put It in Writing

Be prepared for parents' questions when freshmen move onto campus.

Mobile Campus

There's Something in the Air

Campus life is going mobile as the number and capabilities of mobile devices and related technology continue to grow.

An Important Lesson

Teaching "green" by how you clean.

School's out for Summer!

Summer break is not for everyone, if it exists at all.

public safety officers

Wearing Many Hats

The role of public safety officers on campus continues to evolve.

Higher Education: The Questions of the Cross Examination

Higher education is in the dock in 2014. The questions are flying. Why does it cost so much? Why do so many students not finish? What do we have to show for the trillion dollars in student loan debt?

Net Zero and Beyond

As we consider the future of technology in educational facilities, no components or systems will have more influence on the way we design, construct and operate school buildings than those that achieve net-zero energy consumption.

Mobile Device Security Tutorial

Managing and securing mobile devices in K-12 schools.

Ethics in Purchasing

Some dos and don'ts to guide purchasing practices.

Think Clean When Going Green

Establishing a green cleaning program benefits the entire campus community.

Best Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms

Best Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms

Restrooms and locker rooms can be a school's grossest areas, but they don't have to be.