New School Construction
Gemini Middle School unveiled new renovations as they welcomed their doors to more than 1,000 students from 6th to 8th grade. The expansion and remodeling cost $33 million and is expected to be fully completed by the end of the year.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/13/19
School Software
The Warwick School Committee in Rhode Island unanimously approved the implementation of a software called GoGuardian Teacher to curb student distraction while using technology in the classroom.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/13/19
STEM & STEAM
Wide Hollow Elementary School recently changed their name to Wide Hollow STEAM Elementary to reflect their new focus on incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics across their curriculum.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/12/19
Safety & Security
Weld RE-5J School District in Johnstown, Colorado received a grant totaling nearly $350,000 from the Department of Homeland Security to overhaul its security system at two schools.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/11/19
New School Construction
School officials broke ground on a new Atlanta elementary school that will include an on-site health clinic and YMCA Early Learning Center. The $51 million project is slated to open in 2020.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/11/19
STEM & STEAM
Known as the “Thunderbird Think Tank,” the 9,000 square-foot building was designed to host the district’s tech-centered programs like robotics, computer modeling and mobile app design.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/10/19
New School Construction
The new Billerica Memorial High School, in the historic town of Billerica (just north of Boston), emphasizes a flexible learning environment and serves as a community resource.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/10/19
School Furniture
VS America, a school and office furniture company, launched a new suite of highly-flexible chairs designed by influential architect Jean Nouvel. The JUMPER chair family emphasizes ergonomic design for active sitting in educational and corporate spaces.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/09/19
University of Arkansas researchers hope their look at the innovative use of cross-laminated timber panels can influence future use of the materials.