Stories
Sensory-Friendly Design for K-12 Neurodiverse Learners
In the modern K-12 landscape, "Educational Adequacy" is no longer defined solely by the presence of a whiteboard and four walls.
The Heart of the Campus: Reimagining the Campus Dining Hall as a Vital Third Space
In the landscape of higher education, the "third space"—a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg to describe environments outside of the home (the first space) and the classroom or workplace...
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School: A Case Study Over 10 Years in the Making
Christa McAuliffe Elementary opened in 2012 as part of the Concord School District’s initiative to replace aging schools with modern, efficient facilities.
K-12 Spaces That Work: Classroom Design For Executive Function Success
Creating a classroom environment that nurtures executive function skills requires intentionality at every grade level.
Design Principles for Outdoor Play and Learning Spaces
Children tend to be less anxious when they spend time outdoors during the school day because nature, movement, and unstructured play directly support emotional regulation, stress recovery, and social connection.
Cell Phones in Schools: The Research is In
Banning cell phones in the classroom is increasingly supported by research linking reduced device access to modest but meaningful gains in student achievement, especially for lower-achieving and disadvantaged students.
