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.
Facility Planning
Planners need to design facilities with this in mind.
- By Stephen Sefton
- July 1st, 2018
Business (Managing K-12 Education)
In this article, we explore lifecycle costs and vital factors to consider in order to make the most cost-effective choices for your facilities.
- By Ellen Kollie
- July 1st, 2018
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
- By Andrew LaRowe, Mike Raible
- July 1st, 2018
Ask the Expert (School Fleet Vehicles)
- By Troy Engel
- July 1st, 2018
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Today's world can be a dangerous for students, teachers and administrators. Here are some thoughts about preparing for the worst.
- By Michael Fickes
- July 1st, 2018
Legally Speaking
Is your house in order for the new school year?
- By John Stephens
- July 1st, 2018
Building Blueprints (Facilities In Focus)
Building school squash courts requires planning outside of the box.
- By Scott Bates
- May 1st, 2018
Facility Planning
Fostering blended work-sharing environments in next-generation schools
- By Patrick Glenn
- May 1st, 2018
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Jerry Enderle
- May 1st, 2018
Ask the Expert (Gunshot Sensors)
- By Allan Overcast
- May 1st, 2018
Intelligent Buildings
Resilience means preparing for and adapting to risks and vulnerabilities, but what exactly does this mean for k-12 schools?
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
With limited resources in school districts burdened with leaky roofs and worn out heating equipment, how can facility managers prioritize?
- By Mike Raible, Andrew LaRowe
- May 1st, 2018
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
After years inside classrooms, educators are rediscovering the learning benefits provided by the great outdoors. There are outdoor educational opportunities in engineering, math, science—all of the basic subjects.
- By Michael Fickes
- May 1st, 2018
Sustainable Schools
Practical politics for facility planning.
- By David Sturtz
- May 1st, 2018