Since it is impossible to separate the effect of the museum on the student from the museum setting itself, it is only natural that school administrators and educators might begin to consider how techniques used in designing museums might be incorporated i
In general, schools need to have at least three kinds of spaces classrooms, group collaboration spaces and commons spaces. The key to furnishing these spaces is to determine the instructional activity first, and then design the room layout and furn
There is no question that having a good education has a profound and positive impact on the individual student, the community, the labor market, the economy and the country. Not having an adequate education increases unemployment rates and decreases earni
Mass notification for parents has become an absolute necessity in K-12 schools. When a serious emergency strikes, reports quickly appear on television and the Internet based on the best available information. If you have paid attention to media reporting
Working with the facilities and construction professionals who support them, educators and administrators in school districts across the nation are striving to create high performance schools that use less energy, have a smaller environmental impact and c
Career education and high school academics have a history of being mixed together, but there are new methods of learning that offer students the well-rounded education and strong technical skills needed for the 21st-century job market and post-secondary e
The way we teach and learn has dramatically evolved during the past decade. And yet, too often, our school facilities lag behind our understanding of how to best educate our children. To truly take advantage of the benefits of STEM, New Tech and other typ
Though the media regularly reports how challenging is it for Republican and Democratic elected officials to solve problems together, there was recently an example of a school safety success story that can be attributed to both parties. The results of this
The benefits to utilizing sustainable planning, design and construction are numerous. A great example is found in River Crest Elementary: It provides an educational tool for eco-friendly behavior for the entire community, while simultaneously serving as a
In light of tight capital and operating budgets, more districts are aggressively pursuing ways to reduce energy consumption in their new schools. Because heating and cooling is a primary driver of energy use, many project teams are focusing on ways to imp
Sedona administrators were fortunate to have bond money to invest in their solar equipment and program. Not all school districts can afford to do the same. For those districts, there is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Due to its offsite, factory-controlled process where skilled trades apply efficient, assembly-line techniques, the modular industry is able to build and deliver healthy, safe, durable, budget-friendly, green classrooms within a short time frame that meet
It is time for districts to consider a more energy efficient data center model. New data center technologies, including targeted cooling systems and upgraded uninterruptible power supply (UPS), as well as those that ease server loads, effectively reduce p
Getting students involved in monitoring energy conservation.
When a $73-million bond passed in November 2007, savvy Sedona administrators decided to invest the money in solar energy in order to reduce energy consumption. This would allow them to pay their utility bills without having to dip into other line item cos
While some institutions are using the economy as an excuse to shy away from sustainable design, others choose to concentrate on the potential savings. These savings can range from reduced utility costs by improving operational efficiencies and performance
By making the transition to green computing, schools can reduce their energy consumption, save on their power bill, extend their budget and help to save the environment.
Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution, there are a variety of options for modernizing aging buildings and driving down energy costs. Some schools are finding success with approaches that employ traditional technology retrofits, while others are
For the last several weeks, the focus of work and concern in Washington, D. C., has been the passage of the fiscal year 2011 federal budget and the threat of a Federal government shutdown. With their backs against the wall, congressional leadership and Pr
Despite the rapid escalation of the number of electronic appliances and gadgets in use, the amount of energy used by these plugged-in appliances is often overlooked in energy efficiency plans. While the energy use of each individual appliance may be relat