PreK-12 Ed


Preventing School Weapons Assaults

While school weapons assaults are relatively rare events, it is a good idea to periodically re-evaluate strategies in place to reduce the likelihood that a tragic weapons assault will occur on campus.

Improving Efficiency with Web-Native Operations Tools

It's embedded in the culture of the district. If I took it away… there would be a riot!

Restrooms & Locker Rooms

Once humans decided to opt for more privacy, there was the need to develop more durable and vandal-resistant materials and designs to be used in our privies.

Competitive Edge

A high-quality safety program is a must for any organization that wants to maximize its competitive edge

Stop Sitting Still This Instant

K-12 chair and desk designers are responding to research that says fidgeting is good for students.

The Benefits of Full-Spectrum Lighting?

Full-spectrum lighting manufacturers make a lot of claims as to their products' advantages. Should you believe everything you read?

Schools Should Be Part of Their Community

The school could still be central to the project, but the result would be a building serving the entire community.

You Can Always Hear the Music

When the district was faced with the challenge of upgrading and expanding a school for the arts, the alumni and a school- and community-based foundation convinced them to save, upgrade, and add on to the old building, with spectacular results.

Uncovering the Past

When the district was faced with the need to address how to resolve the condition issues at Hillsborough High School, they found themselves undoing a former“remuddling.”

Bumps are Old School

Survey finds that speed signs are highly effective on residential streets and around school zones.

The Building Envelope

Designs and materials open up some new dimensions in green architecture for schools.

Distractions With Legs

Don't let pests be part of the“in crowd;” keep them out with proper facility maintenance.

Technology for Productivity

At this middle school, technology enhances and assists in the learning process to create a highly motivating atmosphere.

More Sticker Shock

School construction cost increases slowed in 2006, but analysts predict a return to sticker shock.

Communication Systems

How should school administrators and staff communicate with the outside world in a time of emergency?

Pragmatic Performance Venues

Performing arts facilities can have capabilities ranging from the basic multipurpose school venues to some that rival the most sophisticated commercial theaters.

Modular Construction

Much-Needed High School Built on Navajo Reservation in Eight Months