Recognizing that it truly takes a village for students to learn effectively, a growing number of school systems are embracing a “community schools” model of education. Schools become neighborhood centers that integrate wraparound services such as tutoring, nutritional support, health care, mental health counseling, and workforce development to meet students’ comprehensive needs. In California, […]
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The Schoolyard Podcast Episode 5: Surprise Benefits of Robotics in Schools & Where to Start
Robotics in schools has become increasingly important in today’s educational landscape. Join host Nancy Chung as she interviews Naomi Hartl, STEM Subject Matter Expert for School Specialty. Nancy and Naomi discuss how integrating robotics into the curriculum provides students valuable hands-on experience and fosters critical thinking skills. Learning From Mistakes One of the most […]
School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation: Octavia E. Butler Middle School Media Center Makeover
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 […]
Crayola Partners with School Specialty for Crayola Creativity Week
In January 2023, School Specialty will team up with Crayola and other sponsors for Crayola Creativity Week. This unique annual event runs from January 23rd through the 29th and allows your classroom or school to participate in a colorful celebration of creativity. During this exciting week of creative growth for kids, event sponsors will […]
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 […]
School Specialty Acquires SchoolKidz to Make Supply Kitting Solutions More Accessible for Education and Non-Profit Use
SchoolKidz offers two successful programs—Teacher Tailored and Kits for Kidz—for access to custom school supplies, backpacks and personal wellness bundles CHICAGO, IL — November 4, 2022 — School Specialty, LLC., a leading provider of learning environments, supplies and curriculum materials for the pre K-12 education market, has acquired Chicago-based SchoolKidz, a provider of school […]
Make a Difference Day: Community Service in High School
Make a Difference Day is a national celebration that has fallen on the fourth Saturday in October since 1992. It’s a day that schools and businesses have embraced as a way to give back to the communities that support them. In previous years, we’ve suggested ways for schools to promote community engagement on Make […]
How Smart School Design Promotes Teacher Wellness
The pandemic has taken a big toll on students’ mental health, and so it’s no surprise that student wellness is a top concern among K-12 leaders. But what about the teachers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff who are tasked with educating students every day? COVID has been just as hard on their mental health […]
How Schools Can Overcome the Barriers of Family Engagement and Inspire Success
Family engagement in a child’s education is critical to their development and future success. Regardless of background and income, children with engaged families are more likely to have better attendance, earn overall higher student achievement, develop better social skills, have better behavior, and are more likely to graduate from high school and continue to higher […]
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 caused by the pandemic are affecting 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 […]
2021 REGGIE Award Showcases School Specialty’s Nimbleness in Creating Timely and Trustworthy Resources Now and in the Future
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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