Modernization
Palo Alto High School staff envisioned a library that would feature updated technology, natural light, and a more functional, open layout with clear sightlines and improved circulation patterns.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- October 18th, 2019
School Safety
It’s been one year since St. Therese Catholic Academy in Seattle made the decision to adopt facial recognition technology as one of their security tools — here’s what they've experienced since doing so.
- By Matt DeBoer
- October 15th, 2019
Expert Perspective
As education principles continue to evolve, immersive learning environments offer an emerging and meaningful education tool.
- By Donald McKay
- July 23rd, 2019
Funding
New York has announced the latest round of districts and schools to receive funding through the "Smart Schools Bond Act." That bond was passed in 2014-2015 and approved the issuing of some $2 billion in general obligation bonds to finance improved educational technology and infrastructure.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- July 16th, 2019
Facilities & Design
The world of education is changing more quickly and more comprehensively than ever before. Two key developments are effectively changing the traditional design of K-12 schools.
- By Michael Fickes
- July 9th, 2019
Lighting
What role does lighting design play in student outcomes?
- By Susan Baker
- June 18th, 2019
By a minimum of effort at formulating a real district wellness policy, local education authorities can affect the health of all students in schools by inventing a way to concentrate on helping those kids eat better, exercise more, and eliminate properly.
- By Dr. Thomas Keating
- June 6th, 2019
- By Jason Mellard
- May 16th, 2019
- By Angie Stutsman
- May 1st, 2019
- By John Stephens
- April 17th, 2019
- By Scott Thompson
- April 4th, 2019
As in most years, the President’s budget request is dead on arrival when it is announced. This year is not much different than those in the past. However, with a divided government, the budget and appropriations process gets a bit more challenging and interesting. The
- By Fritz Edelstein
- March 21st, 2019
- By Paul R Schreyer
- March 6th, 2019
Adaptability
Combating global climate change will be the central feature of our students’ lives. Making them aware of the direct connections between their actions locally and giving them the scientific tools necessary to study and create solutions may ultimately impact their ability to survive in this environment. Building schools that interact with the educational goals of sustainability is good educational practice and good stewardship of our children’s’ future.
- By Tom Haymes
- February 21st, 2019
- By Amber Jones
- February 7th, 2019