CHPS Offers Guidelines to Design and Build Better Schools
By Aaron Jobson
In recent years, more research has come to light in support of the impact that facility design has on student performance. These studies reveal clear evidence that the physical characteristics of a classroom impact learning, and furthermore, that a link exists between well-designed school facilities and increased academic achievement.
Safety & Security (Prepare and Be Aware)
Important Questions and Opportunities
By Michael S. Dorn
Even the most thoughtfully designed and perfectly installed access control strategies can often easily be compromised by staff who do not do their part to support them. While staff development is called for, making access control a reality in deed as well as word is must be a leadership priority.
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
By Mike Raible, Andrew LaRowe
With limited resources in school districts burdened with leaky roofs and worn out heating equipment, how can facility managers prioritize?
Facilities (Learning Spaces)
By Michael Fickes
After years inside classrooms, educators are rediscovering the learning benefits provided by the great outdoors. There are outdoor educational opportunities in engineering, math, science—all of the basic subjects.
Fire & Life Safety
By Mike Halligan
Reducing the risks from wildfires for your campus.
Editor's Note (The View From Here)
By Jerry Enderle
Facility Planning
By Patrick Glenn
Fostering blended work-sharing environments in next-generation schools
Sustainable Schools
By David Sturtz
Practical politics for facility planning.
Intelligent Buildings
Resilience means preparing for and adapting to risks and vulnerabilities, but what exactly does this mean for k-12 schools?
Building Blueprints (Facilities In Focus)
By Scott Bates
Building school squash courts requires planning outside of the box.
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)
Ask the Expert (Gunshot Sensors)
By Allan Overcast
Hot Tips (Emergency Evacuation)
By Mark Roberts