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
The information that is available to protect our children is only as good as its application
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.
Districts are experimenting with privatization to solve problems related to educational achievement standards, dropouts and growth.
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.
Different types of flooring surfaces in schools need to be cared for in different ways.
What issues need to be considered when making decisions about what materials should used in a school building's envelope?
New cleaning and finishing materials and new equipment help facility departments cope with staff cuts.
One of the surest ways of preventing indoor air quality and mold issues is to use preventive construction materials.
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
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.
Finding money to pay for security technology isn't easy. But there are people to ask and Websites to visit.
Finding money to pay for security technology isn't easy. But there are people to ask and Websites to visit.
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
Why do multipurpose rooms usually have terrible acoustics? And what can be done about it?
A simple guide to effective summer maintenance of your athletic facilities.
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.
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
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.
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?