Olathe Public Schools transformed an underused facility into a future‑ready CTE Innovation Campus through partnerships with business and industry. This session explores the visioning, adaptive reuse, and phased implementation that created a hands‑on,...
Most school projects are celebrated at ribbon cutting, yet few teams evaluate whether learning environments truly support learning once occupied. This session explores how learning ecosystems influence engagement, wellbeing, and performance over time. Through a...
How can community input become embodied in school architecture to support wellbeing and authentically reflect the community? At Omaha’s Westside Community Schools; community, teacher and student voices guided inclusive design processes. Join the Architect,...
As demand for early childhood education grows — and research continues to affirm its lifelong benefits — districts are challenged to design programs that meet both community expectations and educational goals. Because early learners are uniquely diverse, successful...
Following Rock Ridge High School’s 2025 James D. MacConnell Award, this third installment in the “Dancing with the Yeti” series completes the story of Rock Ridge High School by examining how the district’s transformative vision for education is performing in practice...
