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Trends in Educational Lighting Systems

The application of new technologies is improving lighting on campus.

A Radical -- and Practical -- Approach to Classroom Allocation and Scheduling

This CSU-Fullerton administrator discovered that, with a little research and a lot of elbow grease, it is possible to improve efficiency in classroom allocation and scheduling.

How Cool Is Your Roof?

Cool roofs reduce electricity costs for air conditioning, along with the price of air conditioning units. Here is how cool roofs work.

An Inspiration

There are hundreds of examples around the nation of incredible schools in places where we are conditioned to expect mediocrity.

Establishing a Successful Smart Card Program

Successful smart card programs require comprehensive planning, support from the top and an eye toward the future.

Getting a Grip on Facility Condition Assessments

Handheld pen computing devices and specialized software put educational facility condition assessments in the palm of one's hand.

Time for a Calm and Measured Approach to the Threat of Terrorism

If even one major incident occurs in a U.S. school, at a school event or on a school bus, it will be difficult to calm the fears of parents, employees and students unless you already have measures in place.

Brave New School

Ten years in the future, learning could be more integrated into our everyday lives and communities.

The Coming Energy Crunch

Schools have dealt with energy cutbacks in the past, and that experience has taught us a few things. The National Lighting Bureau sheds some new light on this old problem.

Where the Action Is

As the population of Clayton, Mo., continued to grow, the community found itself in need of a new high school and a community facility. It only made sense to find a solution that would serve both of those needs - the Center of Clayton.

Involving Students In Your Safety Efforts

Our youth possess creativity, interest and the boundless energy that can help address the concerns that we all share for the safety of our children and those who dedicate their lives to educating them. Isn't it about time that we gave our kids a chanc

Keying in on Bargains

For nearly 20 years, schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have been purchasing technology-related equipment through a buyers' consortium, and have saved millions of dollars in the process.

Emergency Response Teams in Action

Never underestimate the importance of crisis response training. A properly prepared school or district can avoid situations and consequently save lives.

Beware the Snake Oil Sellers

There are some exceptionally skilled consultants who are willing and eager to assist in creating safer schools. Unfortunately, there are also many unscrupulous individuals who are exploiting the concerns of educators for personal gain.

The Downfall of the Dot-Coms (And Other Industry Trends)

It's been a wild ride lately on the educational technology roller coaster. What do all the ups and down mean for schools? An industry insider explains.

Sitting Pretty

Your office chair is an important tool and has a greater influence on your productivity (and your health) than you probably realize.

How Prepared Are You?

Never underestimate the importance of crisis response training.

Pass or Fail?

Three state agencies talk about what works and what doesn't in state-run facility programs.

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