Facilities (Learning Spaces)
By Ellen Kollie
Restrooms and locker rooms can be a school's grossest areas, but they don't have to be.
Technology (Enhancing + Engaging + Connecting)
By William Atkinson
Technology tools in the classroom continue to advance, providing not only innovation, but more importantly, functionality.
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
By Scott Berman
Making the most of available space by gong underground.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
By Michael Fickes
Stories of active shooters in K-12 schools frighten us all. But in the scheme of things, active shooters are a horrible but small problem.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
By Paul Timm
Managing and securing mobile devices in K-12 schools.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
By Scott Berman
Working with the community and local law enforcement.
By Scott A. Kramer
To make the most informed design decisions, school districts should follow a regimented approach to a construction project. This approach should always start with master planning, which sets the stage and builds a case for any project that may arise from this effort.
Emerging Technology
By Andrew LaRowe, Mike Raible
As we consider the future of technology in educational facilities, no components or systems will have more influence on the way we design, construct and operate school buildings than those that achieve net-zero energy consumption.
Trends In Green
By Linda Chipperfield
Teaching "green" by how you clean.
A Final Thought
By Paul Abramson
How to successfully create a small school within a large one.
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
By Deborah P. Moore
We must find ways to keep kids safe.
Business Practices
By Kimberly Bauer
Some dos and don'ts to guide purchasing practices.
Fire & Life Safety
By Mike Halligan
Lining students up and marching them out of the door is not enough.
Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)
By Catherine Cruickshank, Jody Andres