PreK-12 Ed


The Sky is Not Falling

Be sure to consider the wide array of safety hazards out there, rather than be misled by the“chicken little” mentality so commonplace in our media-driven society.

Wisconsin's Safe Schools

Using Homeland Security funding, the State of Wisconsin has created a train-the-trainer program to improve school crisis preparedness.

Are You Discriminating?

It is important (and your legal responsibility) to make sure that your school is physically accessible to disabled individuals.

Progress in Facility Planning

What does a“cutting-edge” school look like? Here are two examples — one recognized for meeting educational needs and one for meeting a design challenge.

School Building Week

For me, School Building Week made the month a great one. Having been involved since its inception 14 years ago, I have watched this program grow from an idea to a national celebration.

Giving Students Some Space

Program, not arbitrary space goals, should determine how much space you provide in your schools. But do keep one thing in mind. If you build a school with 1970 space in the year 2010, you're already 40 years out of sync.

Wisconsin's Safe Schools

Using Homeland Security funding, the State of Wisconsin has created a train-the-trainer program to improve school crisis preparedness.

Bleacher Safety

Every year, close to 20,000 men, women, and children fall out of bleachers and suffer injuries. Sometimes, a fall victim dies. Are your bleachers safe enough?

Wood Shops and Math Scores

For about a quarter of the student body, the test scores were significantly down. A review indicated that in almost every case, these were students who, in past years, would have taken courses in the wood and metal shops. Now they were taking extra math a

Instructional Delivery

Distance learning without the school experience may not be the answer. But add the Web and distance learning opportunities to student experiences in a more traditional school setting and you have just opened up the world.

The "All Hazards" Way

Both public and private schools of high quality make safety their first priority.

If the Building Fits, Use It

Adaptive reuse provides a viable alternative to renovation and addition or new construction for the K-12 market.

Instant Classrooms

Modular construction, both temporary and permanent, has become an increasingly attractive option for many school districts for a number of reasons.

The 65 Percent Solution

Investing a small amount of money to keep things in running condition will result in large savings for districts and better grades for students.

Defending the Bathroom

How principals and manufacturers are working to protect school restrooms from students.

Enhancing Roofing Performance

A good roof is as crucial as a good foundation if you want your school building to last. Here's how several districts deal with making sure their roofs are maintained.

School Health Office Facilities

School nurses have learned the importance of providing input during the planning stages of new construction, renovations and remodeling projects.

Using Windows and Doors to Provide Safety and Security

Is it possible for schools — specifically window and door elements — to look good and offer protection at the same time?

Grade Configurations

It is essential that school administrators and school boards seek community input when making decisions to change the grade configurations for their school district

Profiles of Successful Schools

Everyone will agree that a "successful" school must enhance the students' learning, but we may not agree on how that success is measured — or maybe we do.

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