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 (Life-Cycle Cost Analysis)
- By Tasha Hughes
- June 1st, 2018
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
Creating learning environments that positively impact students.
- By Angie Stutsman
- June 1st, 2018
Emerging Technology
Some things to examine if the district is considering this route.
- By Glenn Meeks
- June 1st, 2018
Ask the Expert (Battery-Powered Equipment)
- By Alex J. Wall
- June 1st, 2018
Facility Planning
Fostering blended work-sharing environments in next-generation schools
- By Patrick Glenn
- May 1st, 2018
Building Blueprints (Facilities In Focus)
Building school squash courts requires planning outside of the box.
- By Scott Bates
- May 1st, 2018
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
- By Jerry Enderle
- 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
Fire & Life Safety
Reducing the risks from wildfires for your campus.
- By Mike Halligan
- 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
Ask the Expert (Gunshot Sensors)
- By Allan Overcast
- May 1st, 2018
Sustainable Schools
Practical politics for facility planning.
- By David Sturtz
- May 1st, 2018