PreK-12 Ed


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

TAKING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

A unique partnership between the Sycamore Community School District and the University of Cincinnati turned out to be a perfect fit for both educational institutions and the community.

Cafeteria Tables

Athen High School's new identity has won praise from visiting educators, the school's faculty and staff, parents and the community, and, probably most importantly, from the students themselves.

Body Count

As we have become fixated on the number of incidents that result in fatalities, are we being lulled into a false sense of security by a façade of numbers?

CAN WHAT IS OLD BE NEW AGAIN?

School districts throughout the country are exploring uses for old buildings. Districts in the state of Ohio are finding creative answers to this question.

CREATING WARM AND EXCITING ENVIRONMENTS

Interior design for schools is leaving the institutional look behind.

PUTTING HEALTH FIRST

Faced with losing all student health services, the Austin Independent School District came up with a unique and cost-effective solution to keep students healthy.

A BALANCING ACT

The best schools inspire life-long learning and provide flexibility and adaptability for today's students and the generations of tomorrow.

FADS, FANCIES AND FANTASIES

An Educator's Perspective on Current Educational Facility Issues

THE SOUNDS OF A SOUND EDUCATION

Acoustical techniques and products are designed to expel bad sounds and tune up good sounds.

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