The Spatial Toolkit: Core K–12 Design Strategies Across Grade Levels
For generations, school architecture was defined by a single layout: rows of forward-facing desks contained within four rigid…
August 5Latest in: K-12
New Iowa Lakeside Lab Will Expand Research and K-12 Learning
Key Takeaways: Iowa Lakeside Laboratory is building a $6.4 million, 8,000-square-foot Innovation and Discovery Lab on West Okoboji…
July 24
Maplewood Middle School: A New Model for Educational Environments
Key Takeaways: Maplewood Middle School (Menasha, WI, 2025) is the largest net zero middle school in the U.S.,…
July 10
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Building Better Schools Through Better Data
Every day, over 50 million K–12 students walk into schools across the United States. Within these walls, they develop academic, social, and behavioral skills that will shape the rest of…
May 21
What Inclusive Play Looks Like in Practice
Key Takeaways: Radio Flyer and Understood.org updated three products using universal design principles to better support children with…
June 25
How Classroom Design Is Changing to Support Engagement
Key Takeaways: Active learning classroom design, including flexible furniture, distributed audio and multi-camera setups, produces measurable gains in…
June 17
Rebuilding After Loss: Rolla’s Mark Twain Elementary Project
Key Takeaways: M. Wilson & Co. is building an 8,200-sq.-ft. FEMA-rated storm shelter at Mark Twain Elementary in…
June 12
How to Set Up an Elementary Classroom in 4 Practical Steps
Key Takeaways: Elementary classroom setup works best when teachers plan the classroom layout before moving furniture. Student-first classroom…
June 5
How Schools Can Keep Exit Signage Compliant and Visible
Key Takeaways: School exit signage supports school safety, emergency egress, and code compliance in K-12 schools, colleges, gyms,…
May 29
Why Climate-Smart Playground Design Matters Now
Key Takeaways: Climate-smart playground design increases safety and inclusion by addressing heat, flooding, and wind risks. Heat mitigation…
May 21
Putting Play at the Center of Classroom Design
Key Takeaways: Play-centered classroom design increases student engagement and supports student-led learning. Flexible zones and visual cues in…
May 21