Are computer laboratories needed in elementary schools? Three separate incidents have me thinking about this question.
School facilities are expensive to build, and they become even more expensive if they are not properly maintained. That is why capital planning and budgeting are essential tools for districts.
The question is, where will the additional funds come from? The answer — many schools are changing their buying habits to ensure the mostbang for the buck.”
Never before has the success of the learning enterprise been more important than it is today.
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 battles are one of the most unpleasant aspects of keeping schools safe.
Here is expert information and solutions on accessibility issues for all school administrators.
While dual enrollment programs are not problem-free, families trying to find a way the pay for a college education consider them a godsend.
Technology affects square footage allocations, furniture, spatial relationships and infrastructure program requirements, and has a huge impact on the overall cost of your facility.
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
School projects require that design professionals look for opportunities to link indoor and outdoor space in ways that encourage active use and socialization.
Portable room dividers make it easy to manage educational spaces that need to be able to adapt to different venues and changing teaching methods.
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?
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.
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
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.
Precast concrete structures provide fast construction, eliminate trades and lower lifetime maintenance, while meeting tight deadlines for design, fabrication and erection speed.
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.
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.
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.