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STEM School

From Big Box Retailer to STEM School

How communication, creativity and collaboration transformed Dayton's educational landscape.

My FM-Related Frustrations

Observations on the little things that impact day-to-day performance.

exterior and interior of campus buildings

The Finished Product

Today's options for building exteriors vary widely from traditional brick. An expanded palette of materials offers vivid color and texture choices to architects and designers.

Solar-Powered Sun Devils

Solar-Powered Sun Devils

Arizona State University has developed a comprehensive solar program.

Charged Up and Ready To Learn

Maintaining connectivity in school buildings requires more than bandwidth. Finding the latest "must-have" technology to engage students may boil down to keeping their batteries charged throughout the day.

An Opportunity to be Creative

There are a number of reasons why closing a school may not be the best choice.

The President's FY2015 Education Budget

On Tuesday, March 4, 2014, President Obama announced his proposed 2015 Fiscal Year Budget. In recent years, the President’s budget has become more of a ritual than a reality. Maybe better described as a White House wish list. Though required by statute, these budgets are usually dead on arrival and until last year, nothing was ever resolved quickly or on time.

Repeat Offenses

Ways to keep track of violations and monitor efforts to correct them.

Marlboro College Victory Garden and Community Greenhouse

Marlboro College

Advancing the Achievers

An innovative program allows motivated high school students to get a head start on their college careers.

A Plan for Healthy Buildings

A Plan for Healthy Buildings

Identifying and removing common environmental hazards that can lurk throughout facilities are vital actions in maintaining a healthy campus.

Design For Outdoor Learning

Design For Outdoor Learning

It's not just the playground anymore.

Fire Extinguishers: Minimize Inspection Costs

Don't cut corners on the inclusion and inspection of fire extinguishers.

Initiatives Go From Novel To Norm

How to get on board with improving the health of your school.

The President and Finance

Insist on best practices for a sound financial footing.

Today's Dollars

Designing for Safety

Designing for Safety

Integrating Crime prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts into master planning and design is one demonstrated way to create an overall safe campus.