Long-term planning in the K-12 realm can be a source of great debate amongst teachers, administrators, and staff in a school district. Coming to a consensus as to what is important and what can wait is critical in the maintenance of a smoothly run district. Todd Spore, partner at PBK Architects, has long dealt with K-12 master planning. He sat down with School Planning & Management to answer a few questions about the topic.
Colleges and universities are centers of learning and recreation. These activities are year-round, and in most cases, campuses are constantly bustling with activity—even in the summer time. When it comes to constructing or renovating campus spaces, making sure students have spaces in which to learn can be tricky, with buildings closing for work to be performed. Gwen Gilley, AIA, LEED-AP BD+C, principal, Hord Coplan Macht, has seen this scenario play out several times, and explains some of the strategies her firm has employed to help make the construction phase easier on students, faculty, and staff.
Project experts at School Outfitters helped transform one elementary school's outdated media center into a state-of-the-art makerspace. See how the company's space-planning specialists tackled the project and chose the best furniture for the space.
Maintenance & Operations
The benefits of a national certification program for school plant managers.
- By John A. Bailey
- 04/01/18
Business Practices
Improving system deficiencies for stronger budget decisions.
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Outside of the political arena, school planners, architects and engineers probably have the best chance of solving gender-neutral and other associated issues behind the doors of school restrooms.
- By Andrew LaRowe, Mike Raible
- 04/01/18
Hot Tips (Pest Management)
Maintenance & Operations (Managing the Physical Plant)
We need to improve our performance, but where do we start?
- By Bruce A. Meyer
- 04/01/18
Facility Focus (Auditorium/Performing Arts)
Energy Efficient Schools
Intelligent buildings, data sharing, will impact energy efficiency in schools.
- By Sarat Pratapchandran
- 04/01/18
Housing Survey
CP&M recently surveyed college and university housing administrators to find out what issues concern them in their daily operations. Here is what they told us.
- By Shannon O'Connor
- 04/01/18
Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)
Designing spaces to support student and community performing arts.
- By Tina Stanislaski
- 04/01/18
Technology (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
Technology has become an integral part of K-12 classrooms. Here are some examples of how districts across the country use technology—both software and hardware—to create authentic learning experiences for students.
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Foodservice facilities have specific needs. Here are some things to think about when it comes to one of those needs: healthy indoor air quality.
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Business Practices (Achieving Administrative Excellence)
Ingredients of a successful presidential transition.
- By Dr. Scott D. Miller, Dr. Marylouise Fennell
- 04/01/18
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Sarat Pratapchandran
- 04/01/18
Facility Focus (Auditorium/Performing Arts)
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
The Sustainable Campus (Trends and Innovations)
Harvard University is working toward its climate action goals.
- By Jane Weinzapfel
- 04/01/18
Legally Speaking (Insight On The Issues)
Protecting employees from sexual harassment and violence by students.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Maintaining emergency communication systems inside and outside of buildings across campus is a matter of putting safety first.
- By Michael Fickes
- 04/01/18
Ask the Expert (Mass Communication)
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Dirty classroom air can slow learning and even make students and teachers sick. Find out how to improve indoor air quality or IAQ.
- By Michael Fickes
- 04/01/18
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Shannon O'Connor
- 04/01/18
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)