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.
Outdoor Spaces
Enlisting students in your design plan and working alongside nature can result in outdoor spaces that are recreational, educational and engaging in ways you might not expect.
- By Scott Berman
- August 6th, 2019
Expert Perspective
As education principles continue to evolve, immersive learning environments offer an emerging and meaningful education tool.
- By Donald McKay
- July 23rd, 2019
Facilities & Design
The world of education is changing more quickly and more comprehensively than ever before. Two key developments are effectively changing the traditional design of K-12 schools.
- By Michael Fickes
- July 9th, 2019
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By David Nagel
- July 1st, 2019
Business Practices
- By Flip Steinour
- July 1st, 2019
Look inside for commentary from experts in the field who share their perspective on trends in education and the effect those changes will have on various learning environments.
- By Michael Fickes
- July 1st, 2019
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
- By Jared Bliss, David Safir
- July 1st, 2019
- By Michael Fickes
- July 1st, 2019
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Your environment is more than simply the place you are; the atmosphere you occupy affects you on a biological level, sending signals to your body and mind that influence your health in a variety of ways.
- By Jed DeGroote
- July 1st, 2019
Technology (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
Three district-level directors of technology share their best practices for ensuring that your digital initiatives are ready to go the moment students set foot in the classroom.
- By Barbara Nesbitt, Joe Catania, Neil Bolton
- June 1st, 2019
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Nearly all flooring surfaces in a school facility can be considered 'high traffic areas.'
- By Gordon Buntrock
- June 1st, 2019
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Jerry Enderle
- June 1st, 2019
K-12 school environments can cause illness and injuries. What schools must do to prevent these problems.
- By Michael Fickes
- June 1st, 2019
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Many different kinds of disasters can strike your school. Are you prepared to respond?
- By Michael Fickes
- April 1st, 2019