New School Construction
New Fairfield Public Schools recently selected JCJ Architecture to design two new school projects — the expansion of the Grades 3 through 5 Meeting House Hill School and a new high school.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 02/12/20
Funding
Applications for the award will be accepted until May 4, 2020.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 02/12/20
Flooring
Shaw Contract has launched two new flooring lines for education institutions.
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Maintenance
When it comes to schools and colleges in particular, 55% of the survey-takers say a foul odor would negatively impact their perception of the educational institution.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 02/06/20
Technology
Makerbot, a 3D printer company and subsidiary of Stratasys, recently launched MakerBot SKETCH Classroom, a 3D printing setup for the classroom that maximizes student access and helps teachers manage printing resources and student projects.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 02/05/20
Safety & Security
The Illinois State Board of Education, along with the Illinois State Police and several other agencies, will host a free one-day conference focused on school safety and crisis prevention.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 02/03/20
EDspaces 2020
The deadline to submit a proposal is March 10, 2020. There is no submission fee and speakers chosen to present at the conference will be given a special discounted rate to attend.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 02/03/20
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Green Schools
Researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) have found that “green” school buildings can help students better understand the role that humans have in and on the environment.
Signage
The district installed engaging digital displays in various locations throughout Sherlock School, including the main entrance and the 4th floor interactive space.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 01/22/20
Operation and Maintenance
The integrated facilities services company earned ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (GB) certification.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 01/17/20
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Cybersecurity
Three separate fraudulent transactions happened in November, according to the Manor Police Department.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 01/13/20