Anyone who does it knows that keeping a school in running condition is not an easy task. Multiply that by the number of schools in a district, and the job is that much more difficult. Here is a look at some districts' custodial and maintenance standa
Administrative and office space can inspire, calm and communicate a variety of qualities. However, it sometimes doesn't get the attention it deserves.
Public and private school districts spend $6B each year on energy to power their facilities, according to The Consortium for Energy Efficiency figures. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems comprise approximately 45 percent of that ene
As we look forward to a new administration in the White House and the possibility of a new look at school reform and No Child Left Behind, one of the inevitable topics of discussion is bureaucracy in our public school system. Bureaucracy developed out of
National economic problems are impacting local school districts as states cut back on aid and taxpayers resist increases. On top of the summer's spike in fuel costs, these problems are forcing school districts to make difficult spending decisions. Bu
New LCD and plasma display systems promote athletic schedules, social events, students' work, emergency communications, and more.Systems can be set up with screens doing different jobs depending on location. Lobby screens can welcome visitors. Classr
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that there will be a 22 percent increase in the number of jobs requiring postsecondary education by 2020, and we can expect a deficit of 12 million skilled workers unless access to higher education is improved. Yet coll
Four years ago, Robert Spitz started lobbying the Taos school board for surveillance cameras at the district schools. He was especially concerned about security at the high school. Not only were they trying to avert the usual mischief that high school tee
The Dalton School, a school with grades K-12, located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, recently completed a complete renovation of its central dining and student commons. To better serve over 1,200 student and faculty lunches, the design needed to sol
The ability to hear properly, especially in pre-school and elementary school classrooms, is one of the most important factors in a child's ability to process and learn new information. According to the Institute for Enhanced Classroom Learning, child
According to the theory of multiple learning styles, students have a multitude of distinct ways in which they optimally absorb and retain information. The combination of several individual attributes is unique for each child, but there are prevailing them
Paul Abramson, president of Stanton Leggett & Associates and Education Industry Analyst for School Planning & Management and College Planning & Management magazines, was selected as the 2008 Planner of the Year by the Council of Educational Fa
There are ways to eliminate pest birds without harming them. Following are the five steps you should follow when addressing this problem.
Classroom technologies have often also been a double edged sword. They've enhanced learning in some ways, but by connecting teacher and students to a machine instead of directly to each other, they run the risk of diminishing the direct personal interacti
With the 2008 presidential election coming to a close in a few days, both candidates have spent some time solidifying and explaining their education platforms. This month, we'll take a closer look at what the presidential candidates have set forward as th
One of the fastest changing aspects of teaching is the technology used to do it. Teachers have moved from using chalk and blackboards to offering online course material and interactive whiteboards. This month, we spoke with Dan Badea, EETT administrator w
From severe weather to acts of violence, schools across the nation are forced to deal with a variety of emergencies each year. One basic element of an emergency plan is communication, knowing how to get the right information to the right people at the rig
According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, in the 2006-16 decade, "total employment is projected to increase by 15.6 million jobs, or 10 percent, slightly less than the 15.9 million jobs, or 12 percent, during the 1996-2006 decade. This slowdown in the gr
Every now and then, a public project runs into an environmental issue or two when it comes to planning. And the NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) folks are ever-present, but very often can be appeased if not satisfied with compromise and assurances that address
Access control was once a big-city concern, but today, even areas with few foreseeable problems are taking the initiative ahead of time. Prevention and deterrence are the keys to protecting our most valuable asset — our children and young people.