How small can a high school be and still be viable? Small schools, where every student is known, enhance student learning, but is there a point at which a high school is just too small?
There used to be a time when determining the location of a new school took weeks to research. Now, a remarkable technology called Geographic Information Systems (GIS) enables that decision in a matter of seconds.
Carpet and rug maintenance guidelines instituted for New York City schools create a healthier environment for students.
Making our schools a place where all students can succeed is a daunting job. But with the help of foundations who can help fund research and disseminate results — we have a chance!
The following people have made it their business to know what is going on with educational facilities and have agreed to share their answers to the question: What do you see happening in the future -- what changes do you see coming? When do you see these
You can have your cake and eat it too by reaching out to the community with your sports and athletic facilities by including fitness centers in their design.
A building designed around an energy-efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system might, for example, be considered green. But additional green techniques can transform a building from lighter green to a darker shade of green.
A self-insurance program is one way a district saves money. If you are in an insurance pool, building one or thinking of joining one, then put a spin on your program similar to this one. It'll help you save even more.
Noone size fits all” method for authentic community engagement exists. However, there are standard components critical to successful facility planning and design programs.
Parking lots are often the first and last experience that a patron has with a building complex.
Art should be an essential element in education, in learning, in developing, in maturing. Children, just like the cavemen from whom we are all descended, need to participate in and appreciate art.
Whether you call it carpet tile, modular tile or modular carpet, the facts show that it's a must-have in your district.
Public schools score big with modern athletic facilities.
Terrorism is a very serious, real, and difficult issue for schools, but with the help of public safety officials and local experts, educators can do their part to reduce the impact of terrorism on our nation.
Threats to school safety come from nature, from within and without. How well are we tackling thistriple threat”?
With the right tools, network security can enhance the overall benefits of Internet access at schools while providing a safe environment for students to learn and grow.
When 800 school-aged children are killed and 152,000 are nonfatally injured traveling back and forth to school each year, can we afford to blame it on lack of funds?
K-12 schools turn to piggybacking, local, regional and national coops, and any other strategy that can produce volume price cuts, lower administrative costs and faster
turnaround.
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