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Therapeutic Playground Equipment Helps Children Regulate and Engage

Key Takeaways: Therapeutic playground equipment supports sensory integration by delivering vestibular, proprioceptive and tactile input children can self-regulate.…

July 16
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Why People-First Classroom Design Matters in Higher Education

Key Takeaways: People-first classroom design prioritizes sight lines, acoustics and accessibility across seminar rooms, active learning classrooms and…

July 16
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How Schools Can Use Digital Signage More Effectively

Key Takeaways: School digital signage works best when legibility, accessibility and content placement are tailored to each campus…

July 10
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Maplewood Middle School: A New Model for Educational Environments

Key Takeaways: Maplewood Middle School (Menasha, WI, 2025) is the largest net zero middle school in the U.S.,…

July 10
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How Nature-Informed Learning Spaces Support Students

Key Takeaways: Nature-informed learning spaces, including natural light, outdoor views and green spaces, reduce student stress and improve…

July 10
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Cleaner Classrooms Start with Summer HVAC Work

Key Takeaways: Summer is the best time for school HVAC maintenance: duct cleaning, filter replacement, ventilation checks and…

July 1
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State Budget Advances Major School Construction in Connecticut

Key Takeaways: Connecticut’s $28.1 billion budget funds $150.6 million for six K-12 school construction projects across Milford, Norwich,…

July 1
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Preventing Challenging Behavior Through Classroom Design

Key Takeaways: Challenging behavior in early childhood is often triggered by environment and routine, including sensory overload, poor…

July 1
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What Rising Temperatures Mean for School Facilities

Key Takeaways: Rising heat waves are disrupting school operations, stressing aging facilities, and creating health risks for students…

June 25
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Reimagining Library Spaces: From Dead Zones to Dynamic Learning Hubs

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Improving Flexibility and Inclusion in Classroom Layouts

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How Campus Spaces Can Address Student Mental Health

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