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
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