October 2008
Editor's Focus
Missing in Action
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Joe Agron
Once a cornerstone of presidential campaigns, education finds itself at the back of the class in this year's election....
Cover Story
Election '08
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
Candidates stake out positions on improving schools, but other issues take precedence....
Inside:
Accessible seating added at Michigan stadium
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM
When the University of Michigan Wolverines opened the football season in August, the school's stadium in Ann Arbor had space to accommodate more than...
ADA settlement for Brown Mackie campuses
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM
In a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department, the Brown Mackie College system has agreed to improve accessibility for the disabled on 19 U.S. campuses....
School Camp Will Welcome Childern with Diabetes
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Raynor Country Day School, a private school in Westhampton, N.Y., has agreed to make the programs at the school and its summer camp accessible to...
Data on Disabled
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Percentage of students ages 3 to 21 served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 2006-07 All disabilities 13.50% Specific learning...
Construction Zone: New Construction
Construction Zone: Arts education
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Palm Beach Community College, Boca Raton, Fla....
Construction Zone: Academic village
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Science and Humanities Classroom Building at Sierra Canyon School, Chatsworth, Calif....
Construction Zone: High-tech high school
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE), Stamford, Conn....
Construction Zone: Accessible parking
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, Calif....
Know-How
Know-How: Indoor Air Quality
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
To protect the health of children, schools should have a plan to prevent and combat asthma....
Features
Eye on You
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Paul Benne
Right-sizing today's security technology to better protect the next generation....
Lighten the Load
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Mike Kennedy
Daylighting is a fundamental part of a sustainable design strategy for schools and universities....
The Birds and the Bees
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Kelly Crost
Prevention and staying on top of infestation are key to avoiding pest problems in education settings....
Viewpoint
Facility Planning: It Pays to Update
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By James E. Rydeen
Keeping HVAC systems up and running....
Tech Talk: Get Real
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, C. WILLIAM DAY
Establishing a realistic estimate for education technology....
Green Cleaning: Continual Improvement
Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Stephen Ashkin
Conducting a cleaning audit: Part 2...
