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By George M. Kacan and Michael K. Schipp
Designing "schools within schools" lets districts transform their large facilities into intimate learning communities....
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By Yehudi Gaffen
Information management systems can save schools time and money on building projects....
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By Mike Kennedy
Forward-thinking schools are building new facilities with features that complement and enhance education....
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By Steve O'Neill
Following a few simple tips can help to avoid accidents and injuries on school playgrounds....
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By Mike Kennedy
The major presidential candidates profess a solid commitment to schools, but offer differing strategies for improving education....
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By C. William Day
Not long ago, teachers' resources were confined to what was available in their schools or community libraries....
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By Sylvia J. Smith
Schools and universities can transform outmoded urban structures into attractive and functional facilities....
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By Mark R. Kretchmer
Thorough planning and coordinaton can help schools and universities avoid costly errors in high-tech retrofits....
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By Steve Crane and Sara Malone
Creating buildings from the ground up for alternative programs allows districts to have facilities that match the specialized curriculum....
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By Mike Palecek
Schools and universities should develop well-researched and financially prudent plans for equipping their facilities with technology....
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By Mike Kennedy
The light design should take into account the different sports that will be played on the field....
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By James McDonough
School furniture needs to be flexible to facilitate the instructional changes occurring in the classroom....
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By Joe Agron
Total education construction topped the $30 billion mark in 1999, reaching an all-time high....
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By Mike Kennedy
In equipping washrooms and locker rooms, schools should look for fixtures that minimize maintenance and discourage student mischief....
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By James T. Biehle
The lifetime cost of a school building is only partially represented by the initial costs of design and construction....
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By Rachel Grossman
Shaping the student experience through innovative facility planning and design....
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By Ronald H. Fanning and Clair E. Howey
If an elementary school student could design a school, what would it look like?...
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By Jacqueline Doherty and Karen Futral
Comprehensive planning beforehand will help to prevent pitfalls later when renovating or constructing new buildings....
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By James R. DeStefano, Mary Ann Van Hook and Sally Draht
As students pursue knowledge, mixed-age groupings may replace the traditional "grade" classrooms....
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By James T. Biehle
How can architects design safer schools?...
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Charles Kirby
Educators are shifting their focus from "how much material is covered" to "how much material is retained." This trend, combined with growing awareness...
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Joe Agron
When choosing a design for its newest school building, the Aptakisic-Tripp School District, Buffalo Grove, Ill., went about things in a rather nontraditional...
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Deborah R. Grant
When buying furniture for your school, you want products that meet your building's needs and can withstand years of wear and tear from students and staff.Before...
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Mike Kennedy
For the youth of America that came of age at the dawn of the 20th century, education was an iffy proposition. Only half of those aged 5 to 19 years old...
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Eduardo Illanes
As one of the most important landmarks in a neighborhood, a school reflects the personality and conscience of the community. Therefore, choosing the right...
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