PreK-12 Ed


RUSSIAN ROULETTE

Searching a student for weapons is a deadly game of Russian Roulette, with innocent people often paying the price for this dangerous practice along with those who chose to gamble with the lives of others.

Turf Wars

Turf battles are one of the most unpleasant aspects of keeping schools safe.

Solutions For Accessibility Challenges

Here is expert information and solutions on accessibility issues for all school administrators.

DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS

While dual enrollment programs are not problem-free, families trying to find a way the pay for a college education consider them a godsend.

THE (HIDDEN) COSTS OF TECHNOLOGY

Technology affects square footage allocations, furniture, spatial relationships and infrastructure program requirements, and has a huge impact on the overall cost of your facility.

THE END OF KINDERGARTEN AS I KNEW IT?

If kindergarten is going to be just another place where children are taught to read and write, if there is no longer time and space for play, for sharing, for experiencing art and music and just having fun, when will children learn these really important

LANDSCAPING SCHOOLS

School projects require that design professionals look for opportunities to link indoor and outdoor space in ways that encourage active use and socialization.

ADAPTABLE SPACES

Portable room dividers make it easy to manage educational spaces that need to be able to adapt to different venues and changing teaching methods.

ACCESS DENIED

Schools need to be safe, but they also must be welcoming for students and other members of the community. So, what constitutes reasonable access control for schools?

MAINTAINING OUR SCHOOLS

Neglect is the worst enemy of our school buildings and the budgets for maintaining them. With proper planning the enemy can be defeated. It is a matter of priorities.

DATA COACHES

There is little chance that overextended staff members will be able to manage the level of data that are being generated. Therefore, we will soon all need a new type of team member — one with the skills to manage, interpret and communicate the infor

IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING SCHOOLS

There are many challenges we must meet when it comes to providing a quality education for all students, and the condition of our school facilities must not be ignored.

SCHOOLS ON T HE FAST TRACK

Precast concrete structures provide fast construction, eliminate trades and lower lifetime maintenance, while meeting tight deadlines for design, fabrication and erection speed.

Are There Chronically Bullied Children in Your School?

You may only have one chance to make a difference in a chronically bullied child's life. You can make a difference in the lives of children.

What Is Underfloor Air Distribution?

Underfloor air distribution, a relatively new technology, is finding its way into school districts. It may just be a perfect fit for your next building project.

CLOSING UP AN OPEN SCHOOL

The open school concept did not work as planned, but modern teaching calls for teaming, cooperation, interdisciplinary teaching, formation of large and small groups, and many other techniques that need flexible open spaces to work properly.

ACCESS DENIED

Schools need to be safe, but they also must be welcoming for students and other members of the community. So, what constitutes reasonable access control for schools?

INNOVATIVE REDEVELOPMENT

Population predictions cause a school district to try a creative renovation project to acquire new space from an existing building.

Snow, Sleet nor Hail

Meeting incredible people who make things happen for the good of our children despite rain, sleet or snow touches is inspiring.

School Building Week

What started out as a one-day event has grown into a week-long celebration. School Building Day was established in 1992 by CEFPI to draw attention to the important role that school buildings play in the education of our children.

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