Stories
How SUNY Is Using Thermal Networks to Reduce Campus Emissions
Key Takeaways: SUNY has achieved a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over three decades through electrification, geothermal technologies and energy-efficient systems. Thermal networks, combining geothermal wells and heat recovery,...
Why More States Are Requiring School Panic Alarms
Key Takeaways: Alyssa’s Law mandates silent panic alert technology in 13 states, with a dozen more considering K-12 school panic alarm legislation. School panic alarm systems range from wearable buttons...
What Parents Are Really Looking For on Campus Tours
Key Takeaways: Parents evaluate school quality through campus condition, cleanliness, and spatial organization before considering academic metrics. Key parent decision factors include secure entry points, functional amenities, flexible classrooms, and...
How LED Retrofits Are Reshaping School Infrastructure
Key Takeaways: LED retrofits at scale cut school energy use by 60% or more and free up millions for classrooms and facility upgrades. Flicker-free, dimmable fixtures with daylight harvesting improve...
A Smarter Approach to Modular Furniture In Schools
Key Takeaways: Modular school furniture uses interchangeable components to support reconfigurable classroom, library and makerspace layouts without new purchases. Fastener-based, disassembly-ready designs lower lifecycle costs by enabling part replacement instead...
School Cleaning in 2026: From Upkeep to Accountability
Key Takeaways: School cleaning is a federal and state compliance function starting in 2026, covering air quality, chemical safety, staff training and documentation. HVAC systems, moisture control and building envelope...
