Simple design steps to keep your school safe.
Keeping safety at the forefront demands a systematic approach because safety isn't visible. Safety often becomes an issue only after a disaster that could have been prevented.
The newest thing in classroom technology — classroom amplification systems — really isn't new at all.
Schools and educators today are faced with an enormous challenge — how to connect with students who don't know life without video games, the Internet and iPods.
Recent school shootings in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and the tragic hostage situation leaving one student dead in Colorado have once again raised serious concerns about school weapons assaults.
There is some indication of improvement in the level of academic achievement among urban school students during the last few years. Enough at least for The Council of Great City Schools to wonder if the schools that educate so many poor and minority stude
- By Cheryl G. Riggins
- 11/01/06
Learning environments need not be limited to classrooms — the entire building can be viewed as filled with potential learning environments.
Asset management technology can satisfy federal financial reporting needs for state universities while providing financial benefits. So why isn't everyone using it?
- By Michael Fickes
- 11/01/06
The National Fire Protection Association has voted to include electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers.
A good custodial program involves more than just cleaning.
To ensure that your school is prepared to tackle snow and ice management problems before the start of the winter season, here is a checklist/list of questions you may find helpful.
- By Rodney Anderson
- 11/01/06
To create a safe school environment that allows teachers and students to focus on learning, Florida's Palm Beach County School District created the Safe Schools Institute.
Whatever your situation, learning to impart your valuable knowledge to others can improve your ability to make a difference in the world of education.
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 11/01/06
Developing and implementing maintenance programs in facility operations allows you to guide your operation toward success.
Developing a comprehensive, locally tailored, and realistic strategy of interlocking techniques focused on prevention can dramatically reduce the chances of a weapons assault at any school.
Proper lighting enhances the students' learning experience and can save districts nearly one-fifth of their budget.
Wireless security technology offers a viable safety option for college campuses.
The University of Cincinnati's new Power Center demonstrates that a functional and utilitarian facility can also be architecturally intriguing.
A well-prepared facilities master plan is a valuable document to the success of an institution.
- By Paul Abramson, Ed Burnap
- 10/01/06
Focusing on a few core points can improve the outcome of presentations, and thus, the very effectiveness of how much we can affect the lives of others in our work.
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 10/01/06
We say that educational facilities is not a one-size-fits-all business. Neither is the choice of a project delivery method.