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Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning

Creating learning spaces for a stem environment.

Cooking Exhaust Systems

A lesson learned from a close call. Recently, a fire sprinkler activated on a food service line. There was a review of what caused the sprinkler to activate. It was not due to a fire or a problem with the sprinkler head, but due to misplaced equipment under the hood.

Smart Business: Serving the Nontraditional Student

College and universities should carefully consider their business plans to achieve successful results for today's nontraditional student population.

Five Developments in Wallcovering that Help Schools Thrive

When you enter a room, what do you notice first? Chances are it’s the walls. Wallcoverings are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to create design impact in a school.

Security at School

System Integration: Examining All Factors

Simple solutions can enhance school safety.

Bright Solutions

Bright Solutions

Putting students and learning first in a daylight-enhanced environment.

Digital Signage

Reading the Signs

A look at the challenges facing a digital signage network in higher education.

Sustainability

Beyond Net Zero

Nurturing, teaching and promoting sustainability for future generations.

Good Things Come in Small Packages

Here's how one small school district schedules preventive maintenance.

AV in Action

Educators know that students learn at different paces and on varying levels, so alternative methods of instruction are beneficial. Audio/visual aids make learning entertaining and fun, and encourage students to pay attention because they are engaged and interested. When these aids are coupled with a well-spoken instructor, the possibilities to learn are endless.

Let's Make A Deal And Kick the Can Down the Road

The "deal" crafted by Senators Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell, and several senators from both parties passed both houses of Congress and was signed by the President, was a short-term fix. This is the reason for the revised title. The deal was not a fix but a temporary band-aid.

high-tech security systems in schools

Keeping Schools Secure With Technology

Researching, selecting, planning, installing and using today’s high-tech security systems in schools can be a daunting process. Technology aside, there’s also the human dimension. That is, how best to work with consultants, faculty and staff as that process unfolds?

Security Technology

Security Technology On Campus

A look at the newer security technologies colleges and universities are considering and using on campus.

RoboPark

RoboPark

Nobody thinks of parking, until they need it. Then it's a chore. Technology promises to make finding and paying for a space easier, and might even convince drivers to take the bus.

Dry Comfortable Schools

Keeping Schools Dry And Comfortable

It takes more than bricks, mortar and roofing materials to keep the heat (or cold) in and the rain out. Here's a look at what you need to know.

Flood

After the Flood

classroom ergonomics

Built for Comfort

Understanding classroom ergonomics is about more than just buying a well-designed chair; it can also impact student health and success.