Technology in the classrooms results in collaborative learning between teachers and students -- students' engagement means a chance to take ownership of their own learning through the use of interactive devices and software. Teachers also have the chance
Tucked into an 18th century paper mill on the banks of the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, AIM Academy is a learning environment that stimulates creativity and guides signature strengths among its students, all of whom have learning differences. In desi
The envelope, through the skillful design and construction of walls, windows, clerestories, skylights, ceilings and other components, can contribute heat, coolness, natural light, acoustical performance and aesthetics to the learning environment. What con
Notorious for their shoestring budgets, public schools have learned how to make every element of their space function in more ways than one. Here are 10 tips for making your design budget stretch twice as far.
The 112th Congress faces several very critical issues when it returns for the lame duck session. From the perspective of most people, it must address several of these issues. Of the utmost importance is addressing sequestration and the pending fiscal clif
During difficult budget times, it is easy to make your first reductions to support services. Not only is that the wrong approach, it can be devastating in the long run. While we have not been able to invest much in major maintenance over the last few year
Before installing access control hardware, ensure that your proposed products are acceptable for the applicable use group and that all code requirements are met. Doors with access control must not obstruct egress routes or negatively impact fire barriers.
Going green is not the first thought that generally comes to mind in thinking about trends in school restroom fixtures and design. However, it turns out that ecological and budgetary concerns are now being mutually explored. Better sanitation, increased e
States need more college graduates for in-state employers, and public colleges and universities need more public funding. Evaluating these two problems side by side has led governors and state education officials to implement a 30-year-old idea called per
he times they are a-changin'– six words from a Bob Dylan song seem to wrap up the past decade of procurement. In the beginning, an IFB (invitation for bid) or RFP (request for proposal) was created for everything that our schools needed. We toiled o
Sustainable procurement work has never been more exciting. New data, science, and processes are coming together with years of on-the-ground experience to create a new paradigm. A higher education pilot project is laying the groundwork for a sustainable pr
School districts can improve student performance by reducing overcrowding, building new facilities and bringing in higher qualified teachers. Any one of the three techniques will work. Used together, the results can be spectacular in elementary schools an
Purchasing printers and copiers can be a really daunting task. Buyers can find the entire process in obtaining the peripherals to be a challenge. Plus, how does a university, which is already working with limited funds, acquire the print technology it nee
PBK recently completed the new classroom building and conference center at Collin College's Preston Ridge Campus. "If I could use one word to describe the Preston Ridge project, it's 'flexibility,'" says Whittingstall.
It is easy for college faculty to glide into a comfort level posture where "change" becomes a bad word. Therefore, it becomes incumbent upon the dean to continuously challenge faculty to become actively involved in reviewing and revising existin
The U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Program recently released a report noting that new building products and technologies are both here and on the horizon that can only give school administrators hope for future reduced energy consumptio