Designing a large school theater in New York City may include different considerations than a tiny theater for a rural community school. Yet, in each case there are similarities that are common to any good theater design.
Quality schools need funding to be properly planned and built to the highest standards. Selling the value of this funding can be easy
Deferred Maintenance can cost schools many times what the initial repair charges might’ve been. With school infrastructures growing older and budgets slimmer, the question of when to defer maintenance costs is critical.
Protecting children at school is one of the most important issues facing American educators and families today. From school resource officers to high-tech security systems, the options for providing safety are growing every day.
During a crisis is not when you want to analyze your fire prevention plan. Looking at your fire prevention plan in times of calmness can allow you to assess it’s effectiveness in a critical situation.
Every school design tells a story. These stories can come in the form of energy efficient windows and lighting, or even a digital gauge that displays how much energy the school is using at any given time.
When planning any change in classroom technology, the details can make all the difference. This is especially true for schools installing cloud-based services. Knowing what you’re getting now can save headaches later.
Using E-rate funding has allowed many school districts to purchase technology connectivity at rock-bottom prices, but does the slow purchase/approval time coupled with the accelerating pace of technology change put districts in an increasingly untenable situation?
Chipping away at energy costs.
The Bipartisan Budget Act passed the House and will pass the Senate and become law before adjourning. There was no interest by the conference committee to a long-term grand bargain that could have included reforms to entitlement programs and taxes. The agreement addresses short-term spending or immediate budget needs.