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.
Hot Tips (Emergency Evacuation)
- By Mark Roberts
- May 1st, 2018
Fire & Life Safety
Reducing the risks from wildfires for your campus.
- By Mike Halligan
- May 1st, 2018
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Even the most thoughtfully designed and perfectly installed access control strategies can often easily be compromised by staff who do not do their part to support them. While staff development is called for, making access control a reality in deed as well as word is must be a leadership priority.
- By Michael S. Dorn
- May 1st, 2018
In recent years, more research has come to light in support of the impact that facility design has on student performance. These studies reveal clear evidence that the physical characteristics of a classroom impact learning, and furthermore, that a link exists between well-designed school facilities and increased academic achievement.
- By Aaron Jobson
- May 1st, 2018
Hot Tips (Energy Costs)
- By Amy Vigneux
- April 1st, 2018
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Jerry Enderle
- April 1st, 2018
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Dirty classroom air can slow learning and even make students and teachers sick. Find out how to improve indoor air quality or IAQ.
- By Michael Fickes
- April 1st, 2018
Energy Efficient Schools
Intelligent buildings, data sharing, will impact energy efficiency in schools.
- By Sarat Pratapchandran
- April 1st, 2018
Maintenance & Operations
The benefits of a national certification program for school plant managers.
- By John A. Bailey
- April 1st, 2018
Charter schools are not for everyone and are meticulously designed for their student populations. As conservative school choice activists argue for greater funding for charter schools, like public schools, they differ in performance and student outcomes based on zip codes.
- By Sarat Pratapchandran
- April 1st, 2018
Technology (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
Technology has become an integral part of K-12 classrooms. Here are some examples of how districts across the country use technology—both software and hardware—to create authentic learning experiences for students.
- By Sarat Pratapchandran
- April 1st, 2018
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Outside of the political arena, school planners, architects and engineers probably have the best chance of solving gender-neutral and other associated issues behind the doors of school restrooms.
- By Andrew LaRowe, Mike Raible
- April 1st, 2018
Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)
Designing spaces to support student and community performing arts.
- By Tina Stanislaski
- April 1st, 2018
Business Practices
Improving system deficiencies for stronger budget decisions.