Recent technological advances have certainly had an effect on education, but don't give all the credit to the computer, the Internet or the World-Wide-Web.
Offered by a handful of U.S. colleges and universities, undergraduate space science programs require unusually sophisticated — and expensive — facilities.
- By Michael Fickes
- 11/01/05
The field of education is rife with bullying prevention programs.
The American Society of Safety Engineers Fire Protection Branch offers tips and suggestions to prevent fires on and off campus.
Computer viruses are becoming ever more dangerous and fast-spreading.
In the course of a few days, hundreds of schools in Louisiana and Mississippi were virtually erased. How will the Gulf coast rebuild its educational infrastructure?
- By Michael Fickes
- 11/01/05
A new national study by a University of Missouri-Columbia researcher found that large, high-poverty middle and high schools are most likely to take disciplinary action.
When school budgets tighten, maintenance managers feel the pinch right away. Facility and maintenance directors share their most effective cost-cutting ideas.
- By Michael Fickes
- 10/01/05
Studies show how higher education institutions can improve classroom instructional and listening environments with teacher audio enhancement. The result can improve student attention and understanding, and has the potential of increasing student achieveme
- By Paul McCarty, John Ribera
- 10/01/05
Asbestos has been linked to serious and often fatal health problems. The fibers can easily penetrate body tissues especially the airways and lungs where they can remain undetected for years.
- By Jennifer C. Jones
- 10/01/05
Changes in technology and the campus environment are driving library furniture design.
In virtually every school construction project, there comes a time when the desires of the educators clash with the realities of the budget.
A successful design gives the University of Southern Maine the second LEED-Certified building in the state.
- By Harriman Associates
- 10/01/05
As I have for the past six years in this column, I urge readers to avail themselves of quality free resources.
Giving your students the best for the performing arts should include the best possible acoustical environment — whether that's an auditorium, gym or cafetorium.
Physical and health education in schools needs to be about more than winning "The President's Physical Fitness Award" and receiving a patch it needs to be about developing a healthy way of life.
Energy service professionals lay out energy-saving strategies.
- By Michael Fickes
- 10/01/05
How well are schools doing in adhering to the ADA guidelines?
- By Thomas C. Dolan
- 10/01/05
The convenience of using new technology must be balanced with using it appropriately.
- By Michael G. Steger
- 10/01/05
Making sure the basics are covered is a solid first step to addressing campus terrorism concerns.
- By Michael S. Dorn
- 10/01/05
Private/public partnerships amount to more than a good financial deal for university administrators' bottom lines.
- By Julie Sturgeon
- 10/01/05