School Safety
The latest set of construction projects for Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 covers installation of secure entrances at the school system's 13 schools as well as installation of air conditioning systems.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/23/19
Green Schools
Orange Unified School District has begun construction on its first solar project. The installation will include a combination of ground-mounted and shade canopies at eight district sites, generating a projected 3.6 million kilowatts of renewable electricity during the first year of operation. The school system, which has 28,000 students, is working with Ameresco on the project.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/23/19
Expert Perspective
As education principles continue to evolve, immersive learning environments offer an emerging and meaningful education tool.
New Construction
A high school scheduled to open this month near Phoenix in Arizona is following what it's calling an "academy-based, career-pathway focused education." Eastmark High School, part of the Queen Creek Unified School District in Mesa, will feature next-generation educational spaces as well as athletic and arts programs.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/18/19
Healthy Schools
Following the discovery this spring of mercury vapors emanating from the floors of several school buildings in New Jersey, the state will begin requiring mercury-free certification for all flooring installed in schools.
School Safety
Two school systems in Michigan are turning to window-sized graphics for safety, security and environmental benefit. Addison Community Schools and Hudson Area Schools have both turned to sign company Insignia Graphics to design, produce and install perforated vinyl on windows in their buildings.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/17/19
Funding
New York has announced the latest round of districts and schools to receive funding through the "Smart Schools Bond Act." That bond was passed in 2014-2015 and approved the issuing of some $2 billion in general obligation bonds to finance improved educational technology and infrastructure.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/16/19
A look at spaces that shape student-faculty interactions on campus, and ultimately contribute to student success.
- By Amy Hoffman, Shawn Gaither
- 07/16/19
Gabe Guilliams, IESNA, LEED-AP, a principal and regional discipline leader with BuroHappold, speaks with CP&M about how institutions can strike a balance between architectural continuity and creating effective learning spaces for today’s students.
Supporting STEM Education
Plans are for 300 students from across the state to reside at the school, most, if not all, juniors and seniors. A bond package passed by voters in 2016 provided the project with $58 million, which has an estimated project budget of $73 million.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/11/19
Policy & Funding
The U.S. Department of Education is now accepting applications for three fiscal-year 2019 grant competitions that support "locally-tailored" approaches to school safety.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 07/11/19
Facilities & Design
The world of education is changing more quickly and more comprehensively than ever before. Two key developments are effectively changing the traditional design of K-12 schools.
- By Michael Fickes
- 07/09/19
Preventative maintenance is crucial for identifying maintenance needs and determining the amount of deferred maintenance needed. It will also help facility managers plan and prioritize projects and evaluate their costs.
- By Western Specialty Contractors
- 07/02/19
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Hot Tips (Custodial Tools)
The Sustainable Campus (Trends and Innovations)
Looking Forward
Life's one constant is change and College Planning & Management is here for it. From the expansion of big data to plant-forward dining options, schools are adapting with the times. Here's a look at what's happening now and into the future. Is your school ready for what's next?
Facility Focus (Libraries / Learning Commons)
Look inside for commentary from experts in the field who share their perspective on trends in education and the effect those changes will have on various learning environments.
- By Michael Fickes
- 07/01/19
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
It is important to include a structural perspective of your facilities when considering the impact of deferred maintenance.
- By Brian D. Wentz
- 07/01/19
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Your environment is more than simply the place you are; the atmosphere you occupy affects you on a biological level, sending signals to your body and mind that influence your health in a variety of ways.
Campus Safety
- By Vivian Marinelli
- 07/01/19
Emerging Technology (Enhancing, Engaging, Connecting)
Audiovisual components are becoming integral tools in active learning spaces.
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
- By Michael Fickes
- 07/01/19
Facility Focus (Libraries / Learning Commons)
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Duke University has won awards for its campus landscape features and design. Careful planning and thoughtful implementation are just two keys to the university's success.
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Creative design can solve the conflict between having an open research lab with natural light and views where passersby can see and be excited about the research being done and safeguarding sensitive or proprietary information.
- By Jinhee Lee, Ken Mohr
- 07/01/19
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
From stronger but less intrusive safety measures and “shut-down” protocols to juggling varying degrees of clearance in a complex environment, schools and airports share many of the same challenges and goals in public security.
- By Jared Bliss, David Safir
- 07/01/19
Maintenance & Operations (Managing the Physical Plant)
Taking a closer look at the pros and cons of chemical-free cleaning.
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Shannon O'Connor
- 07/01/19
Trends
Look inside for commentary from experts in the field who share their perspective on trends in education and the effect those changes will have on various learning environments.
Facility Focus (Libraries / Learning Commons)