For about a quarter of the student body, the test scores were significantly down. A review indicated that in almost every case, these were students who, in past years, would have taken courses in the wood and metal shops. Now they were taking extra math a
Distance learning without the school experience may not be the answer. But add the Web and distance learning opportunities to student experiences in a more traditional school setting and you have just opened up the world.
The coming months will bring the first anniversary of Katrina and the opportunity for institutions to confront a critical question: what have we learned and how prepared are we for disasters that might befall our campuses?
Administrative office furniture may lean more toward practicality than interior design awards, but colleges no longer ignore this vital area.
- By Julie Sturgeon
- 04/01/06
The wave of constructing green sustainable buildings is upon us.
- By Larry Eisenberg
- 04/01/06
Both public and private schools of high quality make safety their first priority.
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 04/01/06
These two timely tricks — storage and printing — are designed to help you manage your many documents.
Adaptive reuse provides a viable alternative to renovation and addition or new construction for the K-12 market.
Modular construction, both temporary and permanent, has become an increasingly attractive option for many school districts for a number of reasons.
- By Thomas C. Dolan
- 04/01/06
Investing a small amount of money to keep things in running condition will result in large savings for districts and better grades for students.
- By Deborah P. Moore
- 03/01/06
How principals and manufacturers are working to protect school restrooms from students.
- By Michael Fickes
- 03/01/06
Assertive community policing practices can quickly convince the criminal element that students and others on campus and traveling to and from campus areoff limits.”
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 03/01/06
Just as the business termmarketing” was viewed as an expletive on some campuses a few years ago, the phrase “managing a college like a business” is still considered almost heretical by some academicians.
- By Dr. Scott D. Miller, Dr. Marylouise Fennell
- 03/01/06
A good roof is as crucial as a good foundation if you want your school building to last. Here's how several districts deal with making sure their roofs are maintained.
- By Thomas C. Dolan
- 03/01/06
School nurses have learned the importance of providing input during the planning stages of new construction, renovations and remodeling projects.
Is it possible for schools — specifically window and door elements — to look good and offer protection at the same time?
Custodial staffing is just one of a manager's many responsibilities, yet it takes a lot of time. Knowledge and sensitivity make custodial staffing a bit easier.
How architects avoid tearing out and replacing the original doors and windows on aging campus buildings.
- By Michael Fickes
- 03/01/06
It is essential that school administrators and school boards seek community input when making decisions to change the grade configurations for their school district
- By Joyce A. Craig
- 03/01/06
From sexual assault to high-tech thievery, college campuses can be dangerous places. What's happening on campuses today and how can administration be more proactive in keeping students safe?
Do you want to know more about the staffing guidelines Wormwood mentioned?