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community Sustainability
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What It Takes to Build a Lower-Waste School Cafeteria

Key Takeaways: U.S. schools waste an estimated 530,000 tons of food annually, costing about $1.7 billion, per the…

November 11
Classroom Design community LearningSpaces Sustainability
A group of small school children with teacher on field trip in nature, learning science.

How Outdoor Learning Supports Student Engagement and Well-Being

Key Takeaways: Outdoor learning boosts student engagement, behavior and well-being by providing flexible, nature-based spaces during the school…

May 21
community K-12 student well-being
Schoolboy using virtual reality headset at school in classroom with his classmates and teacher.

Five Digital Games for Teaching Empathy in K-12 Education

Key Takeaways: Game-based learning, including VR empathy games and narrative adventures, supports social-emotional learning in K-12 classrooms. Classroom…

May 13

 

 

 

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community outdoors Sustainability
A young athlete trains and runs forward and kicks ball. Soccer player on green grass practices driving ball.

Planning Green Schoolyards for Learning and Sustainability

Key Takeaways: Green schoolyards boost learning, sustainability, and flexibility. Start with small pilot projects like trees or gardens…

May 12
community Educational facilities LearningSpaces
Friends, bonding and holding hands.

How Community-Funded Educational Facilities Strengthen Local Economies

Key Takeaways: Community-funded school facilities boost local economies through job creation and increased business activity. Flexible, sustainable educational…

May 12
community Design

Designing Classrooms to Build Community: How Learning Spaces Shape Connection and Belonging

The design of a classroom is far more than a matter of furniture and walls—it’s a foundation for…

October 29