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.
Construction
The construction industry is bringing real-time information into centuries-old processes. Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors can collect job-site data in affordable, efficient, and effective ways, improving efficiency and safety.
STEM & STEAM
Groton Junior-Senior High School’s former dingy basement has transformed into a brightly lit $4.8 million STEAM lab and shared-learning space. The 8,000-square foot renovated space officially opens Sept. 4 for district-wide use following a soft-opening in December 2018.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/03/19
New School Construction
The new high school will feature state-of-the-art science labs, a metal shop with 10 welding stations and an industrial tech shop with small engine and small projects space.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/03/19
Safety & Security
Madison Metropolitan School District installed electronic locks and internet-based phones with increased functionality as part of an upgraded district-wide security plan.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/03/19
New School Construction
The $85 million neighborhood school is brightly lit, with lots of windows and features colorful murals and inspirational words on the walls that integrates STEM symbols with traditional West African art patterns.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 09/03/19
Construction Methods
In recent years, the International Building Code has mandated that all new construction for K–12 schools in most of the Midwest and South Central United States include a community storm shelter. This article will explain the requirements of storm shelter design and explore best practices for planning and construction.
- By Matthew H. Johnson, Andrea La Greca, Connor J. Bruns
- 09/01/19
Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)
- By John Gladden, Brandon Biniker
- 09/01/19
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Shannon O'Connor
- 09/01/19
Facility Focus (Makerspaces)
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Students need space and time for quiet study, reflection, mediation, and stillness. Here’s a look at what goes into the design of quiet spaces in order to make them both welcoming and effective.
Targeting net positive energy design, the Fales Elementary School's positioning and geometry optimize energy generation from rooftop PV cells and daylighting.
Business (Managing Higher Ed)
Clean facilities are healthy and high-performing facilities. Ensuring that custodial workers are properly trained on equipment, supplies, and methods leads to more effective and successful workers and healthier facilities.
- By Robert Kravitz
- 09/01/19
Ask the Expert (Office Automation)
The Sustainable Campus (Trends and Innovations)
Denison University has turned a solar installation into a bee and butterfly habitat.
Hot Tips (Cleaning Equipment)
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
How Interface LVT brought peace of mind to the Reading Friends school building
Business (Managing Higher Ed)
How to find success in university facility and program management partnerships.
- By Elle Carne, Marcus Huff
- 09/01/19
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
- By Kate Starr, Richard Lucht
- 09/01/19
Facility Focus (Makerspaces)
Facilities (Walls, Ceilings & Floors)
- By Sarat Pratapchandran
- 09/01/19
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Modular buildings on college and university campuses rise up here, move over there and, when necessary, just disappear.
- By Michael Fickes
- 09/01/19
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Autumn is the ideal time to prepare structures for winter from roof to foundation. Undertaking routine inspections in the fall can prevent costly repairs in the future.
- By Teddy Williams
- 09/01/19
Benefits
- By Matthew Levine
- 09/01/19
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)