There are so many ways to determine the best products for back to school. Some have received great customer reviews, some represent new and emerging trends, and some are just those classic school supplies that every teacher and student needs. But for this list, we’re digging into an overall indicator of exceptional quality… customers […]
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Back to School Science Essentials
Is your science classroom or lab ready to go for the beginning of the school year rush? School Specialty has everything you need for all branches of science. We’re ready to furnish your lab with back to school science classics, not to mention new and updated items to set students on paths of discovery. […]
Why Create a Strategic Vision for Learning Space Design
The design of a learning environment directly affects the type of instruction that occurs in that space,as numerous studies have demonstrated. In fact, instructional design and learning space design gohand in hand, working together to support student achievement. Just as it is critical for K-12 leaders todevelop a strategic vision for what instruction should […]
How Learning Space Design Can Support Student Well-Being
There is no denying that students are struggling with mental, social, and emotional well-being. This has affected their ability to focus and learn in school—and it can have long-term implications for their health and safety as well. One study estimates that anxiety and depression rates among children worldwide have increased greatly, with at least […]
5 Tips for Designing Flexible, Multiuse Learning Spaces
COVID has demonstrated the advantages of designing schools with maximum flexibility and utility in mind. Schools with multipurpose spaces and modular, movable furniture were able to be reconfigured easily to accommodate multiple needs for both today and tomorrow. Now that schools have had to pivot to handle pandemic pressures, we can see an even […]
School Specialty and CFP Foundation Team Up to Transform Media Centers at Three Indianapolis Schools
This January, the Georgia Bulldogs won the College Football Playoff National Championship, but they weren’t the only big winners in Indianapolis. School Specialty, in partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFP Foundation) and the Indianapolis Host Committee, helped deliver innovative media centers at three deserving schools between September 2021 and January 2022. The donation is part […]
Teaching Alternative and Renewable Energies in Science
The world is moving closer and closer to using more renewable energy. We must have a generation of problem solvers ready to support this endeavor. STEM education can support the alternative energy market by encouraging students to earn degrees in this area. How do we get them interested in renewable resources and alternative energy? […]
How to Create a Before-School Fitness and Running Club
Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. I started organizing area families to participate together in local 5k fun runs. Within weeks, I was able to inspire over 25 students and their families […]
Top Tips for Creating a Successful After-School Robotics Club
As schools continue to tackle the learning inequities in this country, they are looking for more ways to create innovative learning opportunities for their students. In addition, technological skills in coding and using robotics are becoming more and more valuable. As a result, educators are looking to provide more opportunities to focus on computer […]
Four Ways Schools Can Alleviate Supply Chain Problems
The supply chain problems can impact the availability of educational supplies — and this, in turn, affects the experience of both students and teachers. These problems aren’t going away any time soon, and school district purchasing departments will have to come up with a plan to ensure that schools receive materials as they’re needed. […]
Funding Considerations for Key Educational Initiatives
Educational funding for key initiatives has historically come in waves, or as some put it, feast or famine. Funding sources from federal, state, and local levels have always included rules, regulations, and timelines that, at times, can cause confusion for those responsible for reporting back to the public. School and community leaders can find […]
Phonics and the Modern Literacy Teacher
While sharing with my former coworkers and friends that work within education across the nation and around the world, we all have come to the same conclusion—education is not for the faint of heart and certainly only the powerhouse rock stars survive! With the ever-growing demands of education and student academic needs, teachers have […]
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