Long-term planning in the K-12 realm can be a source of great debate amongst teachers, administrators, and staff in a school district. Coming to a consensus as to what is important and what can wait is critical in the maintenance of a smoothly run district. Todd Spore, partner at PBK Architects, has long dealt with K-12 master planning. He sat down with School Planning & Management to answer a few questions about the topic.
Project experts at School Outfitters helped transform one elementary school's outdated media center into a state-of-the-art makerspace. See how the company's space-planning specialists tackled the project and chose the best furniture for the space.
The benefits of a national certification program for school plant managers.
Improving system deficiencies for stronger budget decisions.
Outside of the political arena, school planners, architects and engineers probably have the best chance of solving gender-neutral and other associated issues behind the doors of school restrooms.
Intelligent buildings, data sharing, will impact energy efficiency in schools.
Designing spaces to support student and community performing arts.
Technology has become an integral part of K-12 classrooms. Here are some examples of how districts across the country use technology—both software and hardware—to create authentic learning experiences for students.