"The same, yet different," aptly explains six specific characteristics of rural school districts when compared with urban districts. Sure, each rural characteristic has its challenges, but then again, so do the urban districts'.
It takes more than classroom space to make a school run properly. Sometimes, like it or not, adding space is a necessity.
The look and feel of a campus influences the overall educational experience. Here's how administrators can create a sense of place, thus making campuses better places for public interaction and enhancing the creative atmosphere.
Time is money, the old saying goes. But that truism has a corollary that's just as important for colleges and universities trying to stay competitive in a highly competitive market: space is money.
Successful landscape architectural design in an educational setting not only resolves obligatory envrionmental, safety, and secruity concerns, it also contributes to the education of students and to the welfare of the community.
Some campus lighting has a theatrical bent, requiring more behind-the-scenes coaching than your average lamps and ballasts.
No one can go back and make a brand-new start, my friend;
but anyone can start from here and make a brand-new end. — Dan Zadra
With recent headlines about the latest cellular craze for Apple's iPhone, IT help desks at colleges and universities across the country have yet another new threat to deal with.
Take a careful look at your school's severance agreements to minimize potential litigation by dismissed employees.
The design of educational facilities often face the challenge of state education department codes and rules.
In the world of school construction and renovation, whatever can go wrong will go wrong.
Missouri's Crowder College is working to lead the way in green architecture with plans for the MARET Center.
…a window opens, if it's operable that is. What's new in windows and doors in the school market?
The green movement, sustainability, and LEED are all concepts within the building delivery process that are founded on the premise that efficient use of our natural resources is becoming increasingly necessary.
Elements that make new, innovative facilities standouts.
The code changes don't mean much to college administrators, but their influence will.
We are blessed with a world-class educational system, burdened by many students and parents who take the immense opportunities our schools provide for granted.
Careful design of housing facilities can clearly delineate schools or promote community on campus.
With savvy in procurement and consumption, administrators can reduce their energy bills.
It's time to turn to human resources management systems to help harness and utilize data.
Make fast and reliable human communications as great a priority as solid emergency technical communications solutions and your organization will be far better prepared to face any crisis.