PreK-12 Ed


STUDENTS AND BUSES AND CARS, OH MY!!!

Parking lots are often the first and last experience that a patron has with a building complex.

ART FOR EDUCATION'S SAKE

Art should be an essential element in education, in learning, in developing, in maturing. Children, just like the cavemen from whom we are all descended, need to participate in and appreciate art.

LAYING DOWN THE FACTS ABOUT MODULAR CARPETING

Whether you call it carpet tile, modular tile or modular carpet, the facts show that it's a must-have in your district.

EVERYONE'S A WINNER

Public schools score big with modern athletic facilities.

When Terrorism Comes to School: The Sky is Not Falling

Terrorism is a very serious, real, and difficult issue for schools, but with the help of public safety officials and local experts, educators can do their part to reduce the impact of terrorism on our nation.

ALTERNATIVE FUNDING AND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

During the past several months, I've frequently heard two themes expressed; two themes that, it seems to me, might be combined into one significant solution.

NEW ADA CODES

Now there are clearer accessible school design standards that balance accessibility with aesthetics and present design challenges with unique solutions.

ARE OUR CHILDREN SAFE AT SCHOOL?

Threats to school safety come from nature, from within and without. How well are we tackling this“triple threat”?

Secure Networks Equal Safe Schools

With the right tools, network security can enhance the overall benefits of Internet access at schools while providing a safe environment for students to learn and grow.

LOOKING GOOD

Everyone wants to attend a school with curb appeal, but how do you achieve that well-groomed look?

KIDS AND CARS

When 800 school-aged children are killed and 152,000 are nonfatally injured traveling back and forth to school each year, can we afford to blame it on lack of funds?

Preparing for the Worst Is Your Best Defense

Today's schools must be prepared to manage a wide range of threatening situations, from traditional emergencies, such as fires, hurricanes and accidents, to ‘targeted' attacks, such as school shootings and terrorist activities.

Dave Gets It

Dave Friedberg is the director of Safety and Security for Hillsborough County (Florida) Schools. He quickly set about the business of building a variety of new safety programs in the district.

VOLUME PURCHASING STRATEGIES

K-12 schools turn to piggybacking, local, regional and national coops, and any other strategy that can produce volume price cuts, lower administrative costs and faster turnaround.

Resources Concerning School-Related Terrorism

Practical Information on Crisis Planning – A Guide For Schools and Communities

Trends in School Security and Emergency Preparedness Planning: Keeping School Administrators "In the Know" and Out of the Spotlight

Today's school official must be prepared to deal with the threat of bullying and aggressive behavior on a day-to-day basis, all the way to a potential school shooting or act of terrorism on the other end of improbable, but possible, scenarios.

SYSTEM BUILT CONCEPT

A Texas architect takes a systematic approach to school design that delivers an energy-efficient, weathertight structure.

DISTRIBUTING FURNITURE "FAIR AND SQUARE" IN YOUR DISTRICT

Do your principals, teachers and other support staff complain about how new furniture is doled out in your district? Learn from these districts' tried-and-true methods for"even steven" furniture distribution.