Trends in Education
School Planning & Management asked experts who are involved in various education-related fields to talk about what is happening in regard to K-12 education and what they expect in the near future. The following are their thoughts on the topics of design and planning of learning spaces, legislation, sustainability and safety and security.
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
By Ellen Kollie
The Space to Grow program is transforming Chicago Public School's schoolyards into vibrant outdoor spaces that encourage physical activity, outdoor learning and community engagement, while also addressing such environmental concerns as stormwater management and water conservation.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
By Michael Fickes
Cyber vandals and criminals make it more difficult to use online tools in school.
Business Practicies
By Steven C. Pereus, Nathan Rohan
Analytics can help busy school business officials.
Facility Planning
By Mary Filardo
A primer of pK-12 public schools infrastructure facts.
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
By Deborah P. Moore
Legally Speaking
By Stacy Haney, Pakapon Phinyowattanachip
A new area of enforcement for OCR.
Sustainable Schools
By Mark A. Thimons
EDPs provide designers and construction professionals with valuable information.
Building Blueprints (Facilities in Focus)
By Kenneth Fisher
Projects tend to be complex, but great for community.
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Ask the Expert (Restroom Maintenance)
By Will Haas