Higher education is being reshaped by technology. A growing number of digital learning institutes are emerging on campuses across the country, and both students and instructors are adjusting to the new ways of teaching and learning they offer.
Enabling BYOD and other mobile strategies.
Manchester, Conn.'s school consolidation plan shows where facilities, student achievement and state reimbursements intersect.
Cooperative purchasing allows districts and schools to stretch their limited dollars. Here's how.
Don't believe there is strength in numbers? Then you don't know about purchasing cooperatives. These purchasing powerhouses save time, money and headaches. Are they right for your school?
When it comes to protecting campus assets, it really shouldn't... "It" being maintenance. The deferred maintenance conundrum is unfortunately still alive and well across the country.
In an emergency, flawless communication saves lives.
Are you using mass notification and emergency communications systems to clearly instruct students, parents, faculty and staff?
Three strategies are essential when creating successful classrooms and collaborative spaces.
School systems can benefit from a holistic approach to facilities management and maintenance.
In just over a decade, Nashville's Belmont University has undergone measured and successful change and growth.
The concept of shared services has become a popular topic of discussion as colleges and universities strive for increased efficiency.
How much access control is enough for a college or university campus? Do you need electronic access control in the first place?
Healthy, sustainable grounds can greatly impact the overall quality of campus life for everyone. The best ways to create such a landscape however are as varied as the plants that inhabit them.
School safety can often evoke images of cold cement buildings. Many schools are now trying to strike a balance that allows students and staff to be safe, but also one that is warm and welcoming.
The entire Fullerton community had reason to celebrate when the new Sensory Garden was installed at Commonwealth Elementary School. Both its great opportunities for learning and its incredible story make the garden a truly special place.
Deferred Maintenance can cost schools many times what the initial repair charges might’ve been. With school infrastructures growing older and budgets slimmer, the question of when to defer maintenance costs is critical.
Spring preventive maintenance is so much more than crossing items off a checklist. Here, three facility managers share their perspectives on delivering preventive maintenance excellence.
When planning any change in classroom technology, the details can make all the difference. This is especially true for schools installing cloud-based services. Knowing what you’re getting now can save headaches later.
In a world dominated by smartphones and Google, students are relying on a new host of tools to find the answers to some of life’s biggest questions.
Chipping away at energy costs.