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If the Building Fits, Use It

Adaptive reuse provides a viable alternative to renovation and addition or new construction for the K-12 market.

Instant Classrooms

Modular construction, both temporary and permanent, has become an increasingly attractive option for many school districts for a number of reasons.

The 65 Percent Solution

Investing a small amount of money to keep things in running condition will result in large savings for districts and better grades for students.

Defending the Bathroom

How principals and manufacturers are working to protect school restrooms from students.

Campus Safety Zones

Assertive community policing practices can quickly convince the criminal element that students and others on campus and traveling to and from campus are“off limits.”

Marrying Management to Academics: A Happy Melange

Just as the business term“marketing” was viewed as an expletive on some campuses a few years ago, the phrase “managing a college like a business” is still considered almost heretical by some academicians.

Enhancing Roofing Performance

A good roof is as crucial as a good foundation if you want your school building to last. Here's how several districts deal with making sure their roofs are maintained.

School Health Office Facilities

School nurses have learned the importance of providing input during the planning stages of new construction, renovations and remodeling projects.

Using Windows and Doors to Provide Safety and Security

Is it possible for schools — specifically window and door elements — to look good and offer protection at the same time?

Custodial Staffing Guidelines for Managers

Custodial staffing is just one of a manager's many responsibilities, yet it takes a lot of time. Knowledge and sensitivity make custodial staffing a bit easier.

Keeping Old Doors And Windows

How architects avoid tearing out and replacing the original doors and windows on aging campus buildings.

Grade Configurations

It is essential that school administrators and school boards seek community input when making decisions to change the grade configurations for their school district

Improving Campus Safety

From sexual assault to high-tech thievery, college campuses can be dangerous places. What's happening on campuses today and how can administration be more proactive in keeping students safe?

Staffing Resources

Do you want to know more about the staffing guidelines Wormwood mentioned?

Tips On How to Minimize Risks Associated With Staff Hiring

Hiring the perfect maintenance person for that position is always a challenge, in addition to managing employee turnover.

Up on the Roof

Each geographic area of the country requires special considerations when it comes to roofing materials and maintenance.

Profiles of Successful Schools

Everyone will agree that a "successful" school must enhance the students' learning, but we may not agree on how that success is measured — or maybe we do.

Using Windows and Doors to Provides Safety and Security

Is it possible for schools — specifically window and door elements — to look good and offer protection at the same time?

Who's Maintaining What?

Schools do spend a lot of money on maintenance each year but not enough to keep up with need.

FIRST DAYS IN SCHOOL

A plan for designing an effective and useful early childhood education center.

ACOUSTICS TAKE THE LEAD IN CLASSROOM DESIGN

Using a national standard, administrators can be sure classrooms are planned and designed to achieve excellent acoustics.

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