June 2008
Editor's Focus
Bully Up
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Susan Lustig
When I hear the word I think of the scenes in A Christmas Story where Ralphie Parker is being harassed by Scut Farcus, the mean redhead at school....
Cover Story
Mind Shifts
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
Schools and universities need to do a better job identifying and providing treatment for students with mental-health problems....
Features
19th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Joe Agron
The construction of residence hall facilities at colleges and universities continues to be strong....
Simple Strategies
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Tod Stevens
An investment in green can reap sweet rewards....
Quality Counts
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Kris Alderson
Education institutions should explore new restroom technologies and equipment to save water and create a more sustainable environment....
Fast Payback
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By David Simon
Simple, cost-effecitve ways administrators can lower electric costs and emissions in a budget crunch....
Inside: Capital Improvements
Inside: Capital Improvements: Best Plan for Schools
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter has approved a plan that will provide $1 billion to build and repair K-12 schools statewide. ...
Inside: Capital Improvements: Campus Construction
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Driven by $211 million in current and anticipated funding, Radford University in Radford, Va., is moving ahead with numerous construction projects....
Inside: Capital Improvements: Big Spenders in Vegas
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Clark County (Nev.) district, the fifth-largest school system in the United States, will need $9.5 billion over the next 10 years....
Inside: Capital Improvements: A Busy Decade Ahead
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Projected new school costs in the Clark County (Nev.) district, 2008-2018 Number of new schools needed Average Average land cost Total Cost Elementary...
Construction Zone: Cafeterias/Food-Service Facilities
Construction Zone: Dining renovation
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Pine Crest Preparatory School, Fort Lauderdale, Fla....
Construction Zone: Modern eatery
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The University of Rhode Island (URI), Kingston...
Construction Zone: Cafeteria replacement
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind....
Construction Zone: Food-service pavilion
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Arbor Grill & Court pavilion at California State University Northridge (CSUN)...
Know-How:
Know-How: Playgrounds
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
Most schools provide playgrounds for students to unwind at recess or after school. ...
Viewpoint
Tech Talk: Changing Standards
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By C. William Day
Choosing a wireless network....
Green Cleaning: What's Next?
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Stephen Ashkin
Green lives beyond Earth Day....
Facility Planning: School Renewals
Jun 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By James E. Rydeen
1950s-'60s schools: Obsolescence or longevity?...
