PreK-12 Ed


BUILDING GOOD COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Interactive communications is the key to creating support for public education. Current research shows that students succeed when parents become engaged, making this a win-win situation for all.

Crisis Planning Resources

Use these sources to keep your school safe.

DANGER:CONSTRUCTION AREA

In an ideal world, all school construction would be performed during the summer recess, commencing the day after school closes and finishing well before Labor Day. In the real world, this is not always possible. Nevertheless, with proper planning and skil

Use It or Lose It

The information that is available to protect our children is only as good as its application

Four Cs in Office Automation

The simple days are gone! No more manual typewriters or carbon paper.“Snail mail” is a thing of the past. Everyday tasks have changed, a result of the electronic revolution.

WHAT ARE EMOs GOOD FOR?

Districts are experimenting with privatization to solve problems related to educational achievement standards, dropouts and growth.

Re-inventing West Bloomfield High School

Built in 1971, the aging West Bloomfield High school, in West Bloomfield, Mich., was re-energized with an infusion of technology during a recent $2 million addition/renovation project.

Taking Proper Care of Carpeting and Flooring in School Facilities

Different types of flooring surfaces in schools need to be cared for in different ways.

THE BUILDING ENVELOPE

What issues need to be considered when making decisions about what materials should used in a school building's envelope?

STAFF CUTS REMAKE THE CUSTODIAL CLOSET

New cleaning and finishing materials and new equipment help facility departments cope with staff cuts.

Placing a Value on Education

Just how much money is spent on public elementary and secondary education? In the early ‘60s, the expenditure per pupil (in constant dollars) was $2,290. By 1980-81, the cost had more than doubled to $4,664. By 2000-01, the expenditures were expected to

Mold-Resistive Construction

One of the surest ways of preventing indoor air quality and mold issues is to use preventive construction materials.

The Law Says . . .

By knowing the law and focusing on doing what is right to protect staff and students, schools can reduce risk of injury, death and disruption while also decreasing civil liability.

The Search for Technology Funding

Finding money to pay for security technology isn't easy. But there are people to ask and Websites to visit.

THE SEARCH FOR SECURITY TECHNOLOGY FUNDING

Finding money to pay for security technology isn't easy. But there are people to ask and Websites to visit.

Elements of a Sound Education

Why do multipurpose rooms usually have terrible acoustics? And what can be done about it?

Field of Dreams

A simple guide to effective summer maintenance of your athletic facilities.

The Power of the Pen

By formulating solid guidelines and consistently backing up words with actions, criminal trespass forms can be a very effective dose of preventive medicine for those who refuse to conduct themselves appropriately on campus.

WASHINGTON UPDATE - Federal funding for school construction: Helping build America’s future.

By most accounts, the nation's public schools are in dismal physical shape. The average public school in the United States is 42 years old; in many older cities, particularly on the East Coast, it is not uncommon to find dozens of schools that were bu

Redistribute Classrooms, Not Students

Students do better in small schools or, as they are sometimes called, learning communities. Research strongly supports the idea, as does common sense. If every child is known by an adult or a group of adults, it is less likely that he or she will slip thr

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