Choosing between artificial turf and natural grass for school athletic fields may be one of the most challenging decisions your school will ever have to make. Here is a useful guide to help walk you through your decision-making process.
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Staying Up to Date: The Best Blogs and Podcasts for K-12 School Procurement Professionals
The following is a carefully selected list of the best K-12 blogs for school leaders with a particular focus on school procurement and practical strategies for school purchasing, leadership, edtech purchasing, and school administration.
Designing the STEM Classroom of the Future
A makerspace is a dedicated learning area designed to promote hands-on learning and provide tools for discovering problems, generating solutions, and learning to apply skills and concepts to real world problems. Makerspaces focus on hands-on discovery, authentic learning, and design thinking.
Makerspace Design in K-12 Schools: 5 Steps
A makerspace is a dedicated learning area designed to promote hands-on learning and provide tools for discovering problems, generating solutions, and learning to apply skills and concepts to real world problems. Makerspaces focus on hands-on discovery, authentic learning, and design thinking.
Why are Solar Panels in K-12 Schools so Popular?
Everyone knows the most expensive item in schools is teacher salaries, but what comes in second? Energy costs.
School Cafeteria Design: How to Create Flow, Flexibility, and Positive Vibes
K-12 school cafeteria design should focus on creating high efficiency serving lines that integrate behavioral nudges to promote healthy eating, maximize options by building in flexible floor plans and adaptable furniture, and make vibrant design choices that will provide a warm and welcoming space for students. Prioritize flow, flexibility, and positive vibes!
The Greening of the American Playground Getting Support, Following Early Adopters, and Funding Your Initiative
School playgrounds have become dangerously hot. In states with warmer climates, heat generated by the amount of asphalt surrounding a school can prevent children from enjoying outdoor recess and learning activities in the warmer months.
Does Your School Have an AI Policy? 3 Steps to Get You Started
Does your school have any policies in place for the use of AI? Has your district offered any professional development around AI use in the classroom? Do students know when, where, and how they are allowed to use AI when doing school work? Do they understand the ethics of AI and when not to use AI? Are teachers in your school using AI in the classroom?
3 Reasons to Start Buying Green Cleaning Supplies: Cost Savings, Health, and Supporting Local Businesses
Environmentally friendly green cleaning supplies for K-12 schools are finally being priced competitively and now make sense for K-12 schools to purchase. Price is often, of necessity, a dominant factor in purchasing decisions for school districts. But in addition to cost, traditional cleaning supplies have been identified as having a significant impact on indoor air quality that negatively affects children’s health.
K-12 School Construction Projects: Don’t Forget this 6-Step Communication Plan!
K-12 School Construction Projects: Don’t Forget this 6-Step Communication Plan! Transparent communication is critical for a successful construction...