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LAYING DOWN THE FACTS ABOUT MODULAR CARPETING

Whether you call it carpet tile, modular tile or modular carpet, the facts show that it's a must-have in your district.

EVERYONE'S A WINNER

Public schools score big with modern athletic facilities.

When Terrorism Comes to School: The Sky is Not Falling

Terrorism is a very serious, real, and difficult issue for schools, but with the help of public safety officials and local experts, educators can do their part to reduce the impact of terrorism on our nation.

ARE OUR CHILDREN SAFE AT SCHOOL?

Threats to school safety come from nature, from within and without. How well are we tackling this“triple threat”?

Secure Networks Equal Safe Schools

With the right tools, network security can enhance the overall benefits of Internet access at schools while providing a safe environment for students to learn and grow.

Enticing Prospective Students Through Landscaping

Administrators are choosing natural materials, brick and stone plazas, fountains, and ornamental grasses and perennials to create a lush look to capture prospective students.

KIDS AND CARS

When 800 school-aged children are killed and 152,000 are nonfatally injured traveling back and forth to school each year, can we afford to blame it on lack of funds?

VOLUME PURCHASING STRATEGIES

K-12 schools turn to piggybacking, local, regional and national coops, and any other strategy that can produce volume price cuts, lower administrative costs and faster turnaround.

Resources Concerning School-Related Terrorism

Practical Information on Crisis Planning – A Guide For Schools and Communities

NEW ADA CODES

Now there are clearer accessible school design standards that balance accessibility with aesthetics and present design challenges with unique solutions.

ALTERNATIVE FUNDING AND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

During the past several months, I've frequently heard two themes expressed; two themes that, it seems to me, might be combined into one significant solution.

Budget Cuts, Prospecting and Funding for Information Technology

For public institutions such as mine, the reduction in public funding is pushing us more towards the finanacial model of a private institution.

LOOKING GOOD

Everyone wants to attend a school with curb appeal, but how do you achieve that well-groomed look?

Deck the Walls

Throw these covering and coating ideas up on your walls and see what sticks.

Preparing for the Worst Is Your Best Defense

Today's schools must be prepared to manage a wide range of threatening situations, from traditional emergencies, such as fires, hurricanes and accidents, to ‘targeted' attacks, such as school shootings and terrorist activities.

Dave Gets It

Dave Friedberg is the director of Safety and Security for Hillsborough County (Florida) Schools. He quickly set about the business of building a variety of new safety programs in the district.

Roofing Customer Service

Roofing contractors should deliver plenty before, during and after an installation. Knowing what to expect sets the right course.

University of South Carolina's Food Service: On the Road to Renovation

The old-style student cafeteria is on its way out. Here's how one university updated its facilities to create a more tasteful, inviting space.

Trends in School Security and Emergency Preparedness Planning: Keeping School Administrators "In the Know" and Out of the Spotlight

Today's school official must be prepared to deal with the threat of bullying and aggressive behavior on a day-to-day basis, all the way to a potential school shooting or act of terrorism on the other end of improbable, but possible, scenarios.

A Feasibility Blueprint

This important paperwork can be tricky or simple, depending on your upfront preparation.

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