Addressing the 21st Century’s Safety Concerns
Unfortunately, the news seems littered with stories of harm coming to gatherings of people. Perhaps no such gathering is more valuable than the one that happens every day in the nation’s schools. But...
View ArticleBenefits of Bean Bag Seating in Your Early Childhood Classroom
Part of helping students to enjoy learning or reading is making their first experiences fun and comfortable both mentally and physically. There are few seating options as versatile and cozy as a bean...
View ArticleStrongsville Middle School – Case Study
Strongsville Middle School Brings the 21st Century Learning Experience to Students In 2013, the Strongsville City School District in Strongsville, Ohio recognized that the two middle schools serving...
View ArticleWhy You Should Attend the Next World Maker Faire
Inside Look at World Maker Faire NYC 2017 The Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth took place this past weekend, September 23 & 24, at the New York Hall of Science. Makers, tinkerers, and builders...
View ArticleWhat a True 21st Century, Collaborative Learning Environment Looks Like
This year’s EDspaces Conference proved to be another exciting and insightful gathering of facility planning, maintenance and construction leaders in the education market. Taking center stage was the...
View ArticleSchool Specialty Classroom Makeover Giveaway at 2018 Extra Yard for Teachers...
The team at School Specialty, working in partnership with the non-profit College Football Playoff Foundation, is giving away a series of classroom makeovers to teachers of Atlanta, GA . During the...
View ArticleExciting Updates from the Extra Yard for Teachers Summit 2018
The combination of motivational speakers, inspirational educators, and the excitement of the College Football Playoff National Championship was a recipe for a successful Extra Yard for Teachers Summit...
View ArticleCreating an Ideal Early Childhood Classroom Space
The ideas early childhood classroom offers the right amount of space and furnishings to go along with the right tools and supplies. Thoughtful and purposeful design come together to make the best...
View ArticleCreating an Effective Early Childhood Classroom Layout
Just as important as the furnishings and supplies in your early childhood classroom are the ways in which you choose to place and organize them. The right layout can help to encourage learning, improve...
View ArticleFlexible Seating Options for Any Learning Space
The days of sitting in a desk chair all day are on their way out, as studies and students show that a little flexibility in seating options can improve engagement and performance. Check out all the...
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