The four elementary schools serving the Flora, Ill., community needed an upgrade — some had been built as far back as the 1940s! These older facilities did not adequately serve the needs of the modern student. Recognizing this as far back as 1998, our district made the construction of an innovative new school a […]
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Anti-Bullying Lesson Plans (Primary and Elementary School)
Bullying prevention and intervention starts with education, and classroom activities are one of many effective ways to educate students on how to prevent and discourage bullying at school. Check out these four downloadable lesson plans for elementary school students and help make your classroom a safe and welcoming learning space. 4 Bullying Prevention Lesson […]
Professional Tools Make Homeschooling Easier
Professional teaching supplies are often thought of as “strictly for the classroom” but, when your home is your classroom, professional tools can make learning much easier. In fact, items designed for classroom use often are better investments because they are designed for multiple users over many years. That means a rainbow-colored 12 ft. parachute can hold […]
5 Meaningful Activities for the First Day of School
One of the best things you can do on the first day of school is help your students feel comfortable in the classroom—and enthusiastic about the year to come. These activities are designed to help you get to know one another, boost confidence, and plan a memorable first day of school. Read a Book […]
Shelby High School Case Study
School Specialty Helps Create a Pioneering 21st Century High School Unique design elements and flexible furnishings come together for collaborative learning. It’s no secret that today’s modern school has little in common with the schools of the 20th century. Gone is the educational assembly line, replaced with environments as flexible as they are functional. […]
Making Summer School a Positive Experience
If you took a poll everyone would rather be at the pool, however, there are ways to make summer school as valuable an experience as the regular school year can be—in fact, it can be a vital part of success come fall. Use these 4 tips to make this year’s summer school environment a […]
The 21st Century School Library
It’s unfortunate, but a school’s library is just as likely to be looked at as a testing center as a repository of knowledge. It is, after all, where students are filed in throughout the year to take their high-stakes assessments. What’s interesting is that libraries in the outside world are enjoying increased importance and […]
The To-Do List: Wrapping Up the School Year
The end of the school year always comes too quickly. You thought you had plenty of time to get things done, but then you look at the calendar and see it’s late May. As you panic, keep this to-do list in mind. Start trashing now There are a few reasons why you would start […]
Empowering Youth Through Career Tech Ed (CTE)
In the 15th episode of The Schoolyard Podcast, host Nancy Chung interviews Henri Crockett, co-founder and president of the Crockett Foundation. The Crockett Foundation is a South Florida-based nonprofit organization that aims to build character, develop leaders, and improve the community one child at a time through educational programs. Henri Crockett, Life and Legacy […]
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 […]
5 Necessities for Cold & Flu Season in the Classroom
You know it’s coming every year, but with all the responsibilities piled on teachers, we know it can be difficult to cover all bases at all times. Back to school activities take control, and next thing you know, you’re decorating for Halloween. Then it’s winter break, and we’re into the early months of the […]
2021 REGGIE Award – Timely and Trustworthy Resources
School Specialty LLC has been awarded a Gold Reggie Award from the Association of National Advertisers (ANA). The Reggie Award platform, in existence since 1983, recognizes the best companies and products in their industries for creativity, brand engagement, potential sales opportunities and quantifiable growth. In 2021, School Specialty was awarded one of the highest […]
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