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.
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
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Educational institutions face mounting risks from mold, asbestos and hidden underground environmental issues.
- By Miles Foxworth
- October 1st, 2017
Hot Tips (Learning Spaces)
- By Dietmar Lang
- 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
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Design reflects growing trend toward sustainable solutions and hands-on learning environments.
- By Tom Oehler
- October 1st, 2017
Emerging Technology
Making the Correct Decision Concerning Technology Purchases.
- By Glenn Meeks
- October 1st, 2017