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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…

September 6

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…

September 6

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…

August 14

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…

August 14

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…

July 26

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…

July 26

Flexible Seating in Classrooms: A Paradigm Shift Towards a More Engaging Learning Environment

By adopting flexible seating, we are taking a significant step towards creating a more dynamic, inclusive, and effective…

July 13

Designing Classrooms to Support Neurodiversity

There is strong research support indicating that the way the classroom environment is arranged can greatly impact the…

July 13

Let the Sunshine In: Daylight Harvesting to Energize Students and Teachers

Natural daylighting offers a multipurpose solution to districts by helping buildings adapt to increasingly urgent environmental initiatives while…

July 5

How Innovative Classroom Design Can Boost Social-Emotional Learning

Recent studies have shed light on the profound impact that classroom environments can have on students’ Social Emotional…

July 5