September 09, 2010

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Facility Planning Guide

Strategies to improve education facilities and create better learning environments.

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Web Exclusive:
20 Years of Interiors

We asked design professionals featured in this issue a few questions about how interior design has changed over the past 20 years — and what the future holds.

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New school set to open in Greensburg, Kan.

Three years after a tornado destroyed much of Greensburg, Kan., a new school is set to open.

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Project: Farmersville Intermediate School

A replacement school was being planned when a tornado destroyed the current gym. The district and architect quickly divided the new project…

Updated Sept. 8, 2010Daily News

32 schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg district could be part of shakeup

Campuses are candidates for expansion, downsizing or closing...

Taser subdues Connecticut student in lunchroom incident

Officials in Middletown will meet to discuss whether action was appropriate...

Two students shot outside Detroit high schools

Critics say site of new Los Angeles school puts students’ health at risk

Fairfax County high school copes with crowding

New Jersey says it has strictest safety standards for school buses

Student center opens at Cleveland State University

New housing at University of South Dakota

Schools in Portland, Ore., area boost security

Taser subdues Connecticut student in lunchroom incident

32 schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg district could be part of shakeup

Clark County (Nev.) district uses federal aid to boost hiring

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Moving Forward

By Dennis M. Young

Bringing about positive change in tough economic times....

Modern Eats

By Stuart Rothenberger

The dining hall has been transformed to respond to changing student needs. ...

Water Offerings

By Patrick Brosnan and Ted Haug

Trends and partnerships in indoor pools and aquatic centers....

Embracing Change

By Mike Tennity

The library of the future should adapt to evolving student needs....

20/20 Visions

By Susan Lustig

The Educational Interiors Showcase is in its 20th year....

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New products/case studies, including: fans, boiler valve controllers, waterless urinal, floor tool, and fire smoke damper....

Green Product Solutions

New green products/case studies, including: curtainwall system; multi-way occupancy sensors; touchless skin-care system; and more....

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38th Annual M&O Cost Study for Schools

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35th Annual Official Education Construction Report

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March 2010 Green Schools & Universities supplement issue cover for American School & University

Money Granted

By Lois Vitt Sale and Jay Womack

Many school officials have used green grants to expand their budgets for sustainable initiatives…

Photo Finish

By Ali Hadian and Ben Sedighi

Photovoltaics can be a perfect energy match for the K-12 and university school day…

February 2010 School Security supplement issue cover for American School & University

Designing for Security

By Paul W. Erickson

Security and safety are critical for successful, healthful learning environments…

Emergency Preparedness

By Tom Giannini

Preparing for campus and school emergencies: putting the right plans, procedures and technologies in place…

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