After flirting with recycling for 15 years, we have gained some knowledge on the subject
The U.S. Department of Education and Jane's models for safe school planning urge schools to develop a comprehensive and detailed recovery plan. Both models are based on the emergency management model that has proven its effectiveness in many settings for
The early versions of detection and protection devices used in schools were not only lacking in their capability, but were also known to create other types of problems. Advanced technology in these devices has made schools safer.
There are still blackboards in many college and university classrooms, but you'll also find an array of technology to facilitate learning and presentations.
It takes more than practice for your performing arts students to present their best work. How you build the space around them can make or break an enrollment.
One area few plan for is the demolition and/or deconstruction of obsolete, outdated or structurally unsound facilities. But as the "green" movement gains steam, the reduction, reuse and recycling of construction and demolition debris will soon b
You might think of washroom maintenance as one of the nastiest tasks on earth, but that doesn't have to be the case. Following are three ways to efficiently maintain one of the most used spaces in the school.
The early versions of detection and protection devices used in schools were not only lacking in their capability, but were also know to create other types of problems. Advanced technology in these devices has made schools safer.
Schools should be open in the summer. They should offer a variety of programs, not just academics. And, they should be climate controlled. That should not be open to further debate.
This administrator shares his experience in using many different kinds of managed services during his tenure with one of the largest school districts in the country.
If students can't hear clearly what is being taught, they will lose interest, daydream, cause trouble and, essentially, not learn.
There's a way to go about the process of implementing life/fire safety products. Nick Martello, product manager for Northford, Conn.-based, Fire Lite Alarm, part of the Honeywell Fire Group, explains it through the following case study.
Today, getting in step with the Americans with Disabilities Act requires paying attention to the details before someone else does it for you.
Saving money, helping the environment and providing electricity for the entire campus.
One of the best demonstrations ofcurriculum-driven technology” that I have observed exists at Leadmine Elementary School, Wake County Public School System, Raleigh, NC. They have developed a data-driven decision making program regarding student inst
The engineer with whom I spoke, and many other professionals working on school design, have beenLEED Certified.” While they may be wrong in their understanding of LEED principles and concepts, they can be very authoritative in talking about them. M
Exit and entryways at the new Clackamas High School are simple, yet effective, because the devices combine the best of current technology and security.
The crucial first 100 days are often deemed a "make or break" time for a new president.
School and emergency response officials owe it to themselves and the people under their protection to prepare for major crisis situations using exercises.
It is a well-known fact that better schools build better communities. A sound education system has a direct impact on a community's standard of living, property values, safety/crime rate and business and employment opportunities. Chicago's leaders
While they differ, public and private schools can learn from each other.