Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Basic approach looks like natural surveillance.
Technology (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
Using technology in a way that is advantageous to the students and teachers.
- By Danielle Przyborowski
- 03/01/14
Technology (Innovations for Education)
Higher education is being reshaped by technology. A growing number of digital learning institutes are emerging on campuses across the country, and both students and instructors are adjusting to the new ways of teaching and learning they offer.
- By Brandon Barrett
- 02/01/14
Technology (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
Enabling BYOD and other mobile strategies.
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Manchester, Conn.'s school consolidation plan shows where facilities, student achievement and state reimbursements intersect.
Business (Managing K-12 Education)
Cooperative purchasing allows districts and schools to stretch their limited dollars. Here's how.
Business (Managing Higher Ed)
Don't believe there is strength in numbers? Then you don't know about purchasing cooperatives. These purchasing powerhouses save time, money and headaches. Are they right for your school?
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
When it comes to protecting campus assets, it really shouldn't... "It" being maintenance. The deferred maintenance conundrum is unfortunately still alive and well across the country.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
In an emergency, flawless communication saves lives.
- By Michael Fickes
- 02/01/14
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Are you using mass notification and emergency communications systems to clearly instruct students, parents, faculty and staff?
- By Michael Fickes
- 02/01/14
Building Blueprints (Facilities In Focus)
Three strategies are essential when creating successful classrooms and collaborative spaces.
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
School systems can benefit from a holistic approach to facilities management and maintenance.
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
In just over a decade, Nashville's Belmont University has undergone measured and successful change and growth.
- By David W. Minnigan
- 02/01/14
Technology (Innovations for Education)
The concept of shared services has become a popular topic of discussion as colleges and universities strive for increased efficiency.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
How much access control is enough for a college or university campus? Do you need electronic access control in the first place?
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Healthy, sustainable grounds can greatly impact the overall quality of campus life for everyone. The best ways to create such a landscape however are as varied as the plants that inhabit them.
- By Brandon Barrett
- 01/01/14
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
School safety can often evoke images of cold cement buildings. Many schools are now trying to strike a balance that allows students and staff to be safe, but also one that is warm and welcoming.
Facilities (Learing Spaces)
The entire Fullerton community had reason to celebrate when the new Sensory Garden was installed at Commonwealth Elementary School. Both its great opportunities for learning and its incredible story make the garden a truly special place.
- By Jess Block Nerren
- 01/01/14
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Deferred Maintenance can cost schools many times what the initial repair charges might’ve been. With school infrastructures growing older and budgets slimmer, the question of when to defer maintenance costs is critical.
- By Michael Fickes
- 01/01/14
Facilities (Campus Spaces)
Spring preventive maintenance is so much more than crossing items off a checklist. Here, three facility managers share their perspectives on delivering preventive maintenance excellence.
Technology (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
When planning any change in classroom technology, the details can make all the difference. This is especially true for schools installing cloud-based services. Knowing what you’re getting now can save headaches later.
- By Steve Thorburn, PE, LEED AP, CTS-D, CTS-I
- 01/01/14