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    Supporting Student Wellness with Effective Learning Space Design

    Learning Spaces

    smiling students in learning space taking selfie picture together

    Many students regularly deal with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. The isolation and adversity students often experience have elevated this problem to a full-blown crisis, and K-12 leaders are looking for strategies that can help. More than 75 percent of K-12 leaders surveyed last year said their teachers and staff have voiced […]

    Tagged With: Learning Environments, Student Wellness

    Everything You Need for Fall

    Back to School

    teacher and student smiling and writing with colored pencils

    So you can focus on everything they need While we typically think of Fall as the time to gather supplies and add items to classrooms and restock often-used items, the truth is that teachers and staff discover new needs all through the year. Whether you are prepping for a new year or filling a […]

    Tagged With: Teacher Must-Haves

    Esports in Education: Career Opportunities and Cognitive Development from Gaming

    STEAM & STEM

    Close up of a female eSports gaming team competing in a tournament in an eSports education lab

    Let’s talk about gaming in education! Bet you didn’t see that one coming. If you did, it’s likely because you’ve seen the latest research trends showing the potential positive impacts of gaming and the growing list of gaming jobs and eSports career paths. Or perhaps you’ve noticed the explosive growth of eSports in education […]

    Tagged With: Gamification, Learning Environments

    Esports in School: College Football Playoff Foundation Teams Up With School Specialty to Build Esports Arena at Morningside High School

    News

    esports gaming setup in arena

    School Specialty continues its commitment to Transform More Than Classrooms through a longstanding relationship with the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF). As Georgia and TCU prepare for the College Football Playoff National Championship at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, CFPF and School Specialty were at Morningside High School in Inglewood unveiling a brand new […]

    Tagged With: Awards & Donations, Classroom Transformations, Gamification, Learning Environments

    Simple Everyday Ways to Help Kids Practice Math: Winter Edition

    Math

    young girl practicing math skills at grocery store with her mom

    Practicing math with kids using real-life concepts gives them more confidence in school and helps them prepare for the future. Consider these simple ways to help kids practice math outside school during the cold winter months. Creative Ways to Help Kids Practice Math Skills Outside of School Drill work and workbooks aren’t the only […]

    Tagged With: At-Home Learning, Winter

    Designing Effective Specialty Spaces in Schools

    Learning Spaces

    teacher and student conducting experiment in makerspace science lab

    We know the design of a classroom significantly affects the type and quality of the learning experiences that students have in that environment—and therefore the educational outcomes that students achieve.1 The same holds true for other school spaces, too. A well-built space is one that is carefully designed to support its intended purpose. As […]

    Tagged With: Learning Environments

    4 Ways Kids Can Help with Thanksgiving Dinner

    Celebrations & Themes

    kids helping with thanksgiving dinner

    Whether you’re a parent wanting to get your kids involved in the celebration or a teacher looking for a unique way to send your students off to Thanksgiving break, there are plenty of ways to make Thanksgiving dinner easier for you and educational for them! Here are 4 ways kids can build valuable life […]

    Tagged With: Fall, Holiday Crafts & Activities

    School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation Transform Virtual Reality Classroom at Woodworth Monroe Academy

    News

    woodworth monroe academy receiving check at the reveal of their virtual reality classroom

    School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF) teamed up again to makeover and reveal a new virtual reality classroom at Woodworth Monroe Academy in Inglewood, CA. This project is in continued support of School Specialty’s mission to “Transform More than Classrooms.” Over the past months, School Specialty worked with Woodworth Monroe Academy […]

    Tagged With: Awards & Donations, Classroom Transformations

    Fun Facts and the Future of Daylight Saving Time

    Celebrations & Themes

    daylight saving time concept with clock and autumn leaves

    Did you read that article title correctly? Here’s a freebie fact right from the start! It’s Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight Savings Time That’s right. Many of you have probably been saying it incorrectly this whole time. And that’s okay because there are still people out there saying “expresso” and “nucular”… we can all […]

    Tagged With: Fall

    Designing Modern CTE Classrooms: Four Keys to Success

    Learning Spaces

    Rendering of CTE Classroom

    The career and technical education (CTE) students experience today is very different from the old vocational model of a generation ago. Modern CTE is about preparing students for college and a high-demand career in rapidly evolving fields such as medical science, IT, or industrial technology while also providing a path for students who do […]

    Tagged With: CTE, Learning Environments, Makerspace

    Six Factors to Consider When Creating Learning Space Design

    Learning Spaces

    volunteer mentoring student in school library

    Recently, I presented why it makes sense for K-12 leaders to create a unified vision for what the learning spaces in their district should look like. Establishing a district-wide standard simplifies the design process for new learning spaces, guarantees consistent high quality, keeps projects within a defined budget, and helps achieve equity for students […]

    Tagged With: Learning Environments

    8 Back to School Best Sellers

    Back to School

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    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 […]

    Tagged With: Teacher Must-Haves

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