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Brave New School

Ten years in the future, learning could be more integrated into our everyday lives and communities.

Involving Students In Your Safety Efforts

Our youth possess creativity, interest and the boundless energy that can help address the concerns that we all share for the safety of our children and those who dedicate their lives to educating them. Isn't it about time that we gave our kids a chanc

The Coming Energy Crunch

Schools have dealt with energy cutbacks in the past, and that experience has taught us a few things. The National Lighting Bureau sheds some new light on this old problem.

Keying in on Bargains

For nearly 20 years, schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have been purchasing technology-related equipment through a buyers' consortium, and have saved millions of dollars in the process.

The Downfall of the Dot-Coms (And Other Industry Trends)

It's been a wild ride lately on the educational technology roller coaster. What do all the ups and down mean for schools? An industry insider explains.

Sitting Pretty

Your office chair is an important tool and has a greater influence on your productivity (and your health) than you probably realize.

Emergency Response Teams in Action

Never underestimate the importance of crisis response training. A properly prepared school or district can avoid situations and consequently save lives.

How Prepared Are You?

Never underestimate the importance of crisis response training.

Beware the Snake Oil Sellers

There are some exceptionally skilled consultants who are willing and eager to assist in creating safer schools. Unfortunately, there are also many unscrupulous individuals who are exploiting the concerns of educators for personal gain.

Pass or Fail?

Three state agencies talk about what works and what doesn't in state-run facility programs.

Managing Custodial and Maintenance Staffs

Outsourcing firms share their expertise in recruiting, training, retaining and managing custodial and maintenance staffs.

Get the Rehab Habit!

With a little creative thinking, you too can transform an idle building into a vibrant, much-needed school.

SIF Progress Report

Here's the latest on the initiative designed to make software programs interact and share--and when you can expect to see results in your district.

Under Control

“When faced with upgrading security,“cannot duplicate” was a key selling feature for Scotland County School District.

Do Metal Detectors Work?

It is clear that we can do a better job of preventing and detecting weapons violations in our schools.

How to Attack Rising Energy Costs

Manufacturers and engineers suggest solutions to the problem of rising energy costs in school facilities.

An Enlightening Experience

Technological advancements in education have created various lighting demands. Wireless lighting controls have been designed to meet those demands.

Cut Costs With Computing

What if there were a way to triple the number of administrative computers in your district without tripling the cost? Take a look at the numbers and consider Thin Client computing.

School as the Heart of the Community

Niagara Falls High School acts as the catalyst for the rebirth of a dying community

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