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.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
School security starts at the perimeter of the school, but where is that? Security experts point to three perimeters that need securing.
- By Michael Fickes
- November 1st, 2017
Interiors
Rethink the classroom, not just the curriculum.
- By Rod Bohm
- November 1st, 2017
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Your mom was right. There are germs everywhere. Don’t touch them. And don’t touch your face.
- By Michael Fickes
- November 1st, 2017
Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)
Collaborative and hands-on lab spaces allow the exchange of ideas to flow more freely and result in productive teamwork.
- By Derk Jeffrey, Jennifer Henrikson
- November 1st, 2017
Lowering health risks enables students to learn better and teachers to teach more.
An integrated approach to sustainability.
- By Jason Mellard
- October 1st, 2017
Facility Planning
Designing to impact student achievement.
- By Tom Balke, Tomas Eliaeson
- October 1st, 2017
Business (Managing K-12 Education)
It doesn't matter how good your facilities plan is... if you can’t fund it, you can’t build it.
- By Mike Raible, Andrew LaRowe
- October 1st, 2017
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Creating a true community place where everyone feels welcome.
- By Scott Berman
- October 1st, 2017
Ask the Expert (Pest Control)
- By Drew McFadden
- October 1st, 2017
Hot Tips (Learning Spaces)
- By Dietmar Lang
- October 1st, 2017
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Educational institutions face mounting risks from mold, asbestos and hidden underground environmental issues.
- By Miles Foxworth
- October 1st, 2017
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Jerry Enderle
- October 1st, 2017
Sustainable Schools
Continuing the push for sustainable facility development.
- By Stuart A. Brodsky
- October 1st, 2017