SP&M Article Archive
School Planning & Management's vast database of articles is a valuable tool for anyone who plans, designs, equips, maintains and operates pK-12 schools nationwide. Popular topics include facilities, safety & security, technology, business, finance and the learning environment. Articles are displayed in chronological order, beginning with the most recent.
Seating
What brings a school community together more than a school theatre production or a home game? In order to accommodate spectators and audience members alike, seating must prioritize comfort and versatility.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- October 23rd, 2019
Modernization
Palo Alto High School staff envisioned a library that would feature updated technology, natural light, and a more functional, open layout with clear sightlines and improved circulation patterns.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- October 18th, 2019
School Safety
It’s been one year since St. Therese Catholic Academy in Seattle made the decision to adopt facial recognition technology as one of their security tools — here’s what they've experienced since doing so.
- By Matt DeBoer
- October 15th, 2019
Here are five common reasons teachers are leaving their jobs and some ways to beat the odds and keep them.
- By Darren Bounds
- October 4th, 2019
Flooring
- By Gordon Buntrock
- September 1st, 2019
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By David Nagel
- September 1st, 2019
Facilities (Walls, Ceilings & Floors)
- By Sarat Pratapchandran
- September 1st, 2019
Benefits
- By Matthew Levine
- September 1st, 2019
Lighting
- By Susan Baker
- September 1st, 2019
Construction Methods
In recent years, the International Building Code has mandated that all new construction for K–12 schools in most of the Midwest and South Central United States include a community storm shelter. This article will explain the requirements of storm shelter design and explore best practices for planning and construction.
- By Matthew H. Johnson, Andrea La Greca, Connor J. Bruns
- September 1st, 2019
Physical Safety
- By Nick Heywood
- September 1st, 2019
Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)
- By John Gladden, Brandon Biniker
- September 1st, 2019
Targeting net positive energy design, the Fales Elementary School's positioning and geometry optimize energy generation from rooftop PV cells and daylighting.
Building Blueprints
Our culture has changed. Your community has changed. Has your library changed yet?
- By Todd Bushmaker
- August 20th, 2019
Technology Infrastructure
The nearly $4 billion FCC program enters its fifth year since funding for networking infrastructure became available to schools and libraries. This article examines recent action taken by the FCC that could change how these institutions can access funds beginning in 2020.
- By Peter Kaplan
- August 8th, 2019