Obviously, bullying is not a new phenomenon it likely has been with us throughout time. But with the addition of new means of communications, students can no longer even escape into the safety of their own homes. MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and text
This piece is being written as the final battle lines are being drawn before there is agreement on a solution to the debt crisis and a first step for address the unbalanced budget better known as the budget deficit. It seems the Gang of Six has at least m
More and more schools are moving towards WLAN implementations, but they do require a stable and high-speed LAN back in the closets. As districts place more computing devices in the hands of their students, it is fairly straight forward to upgrade the LAN
The summer months are a perfect time to conduct minor renovations such as lighting and boiler retrofits, temperature control changes and mechanical system rebalancing. These types of projects require a short amount of time to complete and can result in si
As preK-12 schools struggle to adopt high standards of security on limited budgets, smart decision making will require a well-grounded perspective on the available options. While technology is usually part of the solution, design considerations bot
As multiple systems and application become available to teachers, administrators and students, the corresponding number of required passwords also rises. And with the typical school administrator needing three to five passwords to access various databases
Traditional school design has focused on creating a "culture of convenience" that minimizes travel times between classes. In a scramble to accommodate schedules, facilities were designed in tight-knit spaces that hindered any physical movement a
We can agree obesity is a problem and that digesting more healthy food and spending more active time are remedies. So what has been overlooked in this health picture, in these wellness policies from 2006? Healthy elimination that is, the effect of
Mike Conkle had a problem. Actually, he had more than he could count. As Energy Manager for the very green and very budget-conscious Leander Independent School District in the greater Austin, Texas, area, Conkle was always looking for ways to reduce energ
The current spate of school closures raises a number of issues, most of which reflect uncertainties that complicate the task of district leadership who must decide if shuttering facilities is the right way to address a hopefully temporary budget challenge
Fritz Edelstein compiles education news of note from the Department of Education, the Hill and other sources.
Ah, summer the concept is idyllic unless you're a school facilities manager, that is. In that case, you know you'll never get a summer vacation, simply because there are so many projects to be completed. What projects do facility m
Technologies used in a K-12 school might include a card access control system, defibrillator, fire alarm and life safety systems, mass notification systems for parents and video surveillance. Lower technology items might include exterior and interior ligh
Digital signage can be used for distributing dynamic, attention-grabbing information in real time. Wayfinding, emergency information, even entertainment -- digital signage technology offers a simple solution to static, traditional signage. Reduced costs a
The economic news for many public school districts has not been good lately; fewer dollars must be spread further across districts. Increasingly, support for public schools comes from outside, nonprofit education assistance organizations who provide a num
While a new facility may be the most large-scale way to bring a school completely up to date, many districts simply do not have the budget. Renovations may seem overwhelming at first, but by focusing on the building envelope, districts can make simple, st
With the influx of federal monies from the Recovery Act coming to an end, state budgets providing limited support to schools and districts still being strapped for cash, a number of new ideas to reduce costs are being considered some new, some old,
More and more school districts are overcoming their fears and turning to cloud computing's viable solutions because they are secure and cost effective and because it allows administrators to focus more on their core responsibilities and less o
When concrete is used as the primary building material for a school, the traditional method has been concrete masonry blocks of concrete stacked together with mortar, sometimes reinforced and grouted for added strength. But there are also a number
Thanks to seamless integration, West Orange was able to reduce the burden on its IT personnel and to cut maintenance and hardware expenditures. The technology provided tremendous benefits to labor- and paper-intensive processes throughout the district. In