School Specialty and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation were recently in Pasadena, California, to reveal a state-of-the-art media center for Octavia E. Butler Middle School. This is the 44th collaboration with the CFP Foundation and their Extra Yard for Teachers Makeover Project aligning with School Specialty’s mission to “Transform More than Classrooms.” Octavia […]
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Get Ahead of the Class (Without Breaking the Bank)
As the end of the school year approaches, teachers and administrators find themselves in a variety of budget discussions and considerations. Should you invest in one big purchase? Store up and stash some essential supplies? Time to update old equipment or make use of previously unused space? We’re here to help you get ahead […]
Esports in Education: Career Opportunities and Cognitive Development from Gaming
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 […]
Designing Effective Specialty Spaces in Schools
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 […]
School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation Transform Virtual Reality Classroom at Woodworth Monroe Academy
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 […]
2022 NAEYC Conference
After two years, School Specialty is thrilled to return to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Conference in Washington, DC, November 16-19, 2022. We will be featuring some key pieces of classroom furniture and learning materials that support areas such as Dramatic Play, Science and STEM, as well as Sensory […]
Six Factors to Consider When Creating Learning Space Design
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 […]
Top Five Tips for Planning a Successful STEM Program
Have you started planning for your STEM or STEAM program in your school? If you’re looking to design a program for the first time, there are many possibilities of what to include in your STEM program. Planning out this program can be overwhelming and challenging, so how do you get started? There are questions […]
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 […]
Encouraging Science & STEM Learning Through Family Involvement
Families play an essential role in raising awareness of the value of science and STEM. They are a key factor in encouraging participation in activities that build interest and skills in science. The research has supported this idea for over 20 years. The report A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, […]
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 […]
Common Misconceptions & Benefits of Coding
When students have the opportunity to code it gives them a chance to learn the logic and patterns of coding, and like learning a new language, opens doors to more creative projects and problem-solving skills. Our STEM/Science Subject Matter Expert, Naomi Hartl, interviewed Emily Johb, a 4th-grade educator, to discuss some myths when it […]
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