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.
- By Fritz Edelstein
- January 1st, 2018
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Cyber security breaches can shut down a school district's entire operation. How can you fight back?
- By Michael Fickes
- January 1st, 2018
Business (Managing K-12 Education)
Whether outsourcing is a nightmare or dream scenario depends on who is doing the talking.
- By Mike Raible, Andrew LaRowe
- January 1st, 2018
Can you imagine the day when your school building is producing as much energy as it needs? Can you envision that your next school won't create pollution as it operates? What if your school facility was a significant tool that prepared students for jobs that previous generations couldn't even imagine? Intelligent buildings are the future!
- By Mark Hanson, Jody Andres
- December 1st, 2017
Hot Tips (Emergency Preparation)
- By Thom Jones
- November 1st, 2017
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Jerry Enderle
- November 1st, 2017
Ask the Expert (Makerspaces)
- By Bryan Shark
- November 1st, 2017
There has been a lot of news coverage — both positive and negative — about high-priced sports venue on K-12 school campuses. In this article, SP&M presents two such projects and allows you to be the judge.
- By Ellen Kollie
- November 1st, 2017
Maintenance & Operations
Effectively managing equipment and resources.
- By John A. Bailey
- November 1st, 2017
Interiors
Well-designed learning spaces better prepare students for their future careers.
- By Scott Berman
- November 1st, 2017
Business Practices
Positive leadership in the school business office.
- By Lora Appenzeller Miller
- November 1st, 2017
Interiors
The new student-centered space.
- By Adele Willson, Peter Winebrenner
- November 1st, 2017
Business (Managing K-12 Education)
Lessons from the Field.