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Best Strategies for Classroom Designs that Promote Collaborative Learning
To maximize learning, educators and administrators must work together to design whole school and individual classroom environments that support collaborative learning yet allow for flexibility to support independent work.
Safe and Sound: 4 Strategies for Mixing Noise with Learning
Noise pollution, loud sounds, and decibel-defying audio input are staples in every school, with tangible effects on both students and staff. School leaders can take action to manage excessive noise...
School Safety: An Update on New PASS K-12 Safety and Security Guidelines
The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has recently made a series of timely updates to their K–12 safety and security guidelines. These modifications underline the urgency for well-executed security...
6 Steps to Take to Gain Voter Support for School Bonds
With increased demand to comply with energy and environmental standards, school buildings are either rising to the occasion or crumbling under pressure. Funding for renovations, or new builds entirely, is...
Creating an Effective Sensory Room for Students
A sensory room is a specially designed area that offers students a variety of sensory experiences. It serves as an accommodation for some students and may also be known as...
5 Strategies for Creating “Relaxation Stations” to Help Students Self-Regulate
Designing classrooms to maximize support for self-regulation skills and reduce over-stimulation for some students can benefit the entire class. Providing reasonable accommodations can make all the difference in helping students...