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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
Educational facilities K-12 School construction Sustainability
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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
Educational facilities learning environments student well-being
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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
Educational facilities School construction
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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
Classroom Design Classroom safety student well-being
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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
Educational facilities learning environments School construction
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School District Summer Construction Strategy

Key Takeaways: School district summer construction should start with a building-use audit to identify instructional space needs and…

June 25
Classroom safety K-12 learning environments trust well being
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What Inclusive Play Looks Like in Practice

Key Takeaways: Radio Flyer and Understood.org updated three products using universal design principles to better support children with…

June 25
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Solar on Schools: Turning Sunlight into Educational Opportunity

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Rice University Breaks Ground on Adaptable Houston Research Hub

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Addressing Inequities in School Facilities

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AIA Report Connects School Design to Safety and Student Success

School Construction | Building Design + Construction
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WKU Begins $350 Million Housing Overhaul with New Residence Hall

Planning & Design | American School & University