The response from K-12 educators to the novel coronavirus has been extraordinary, with schools shifting to remote teaching and learning almost overnight. The teachers and administrators leading this transition have done incredible work in ensuring that learning has continued from home during this unprecedented crisis. Despite the best efforts of everyone involved, the COVID-19 […]
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Balancing Working from Home with Kids
While many parents have been balancing their work schedules with their children’s at-home learning for some time now, a number of families may continue to find themselves in this scenario for the near future. Maybe you feel like it hasn’t been going so smoothly and you’re looking for useful tips. Or maybe you feel […]
Technology-Free Activities for Families
Technology seems to be everywhere these days. Although it is a great tool, sometimes we may not have access, or one simply wants their child to have a break from screens for a while. Here are some educational, technology-free activities families can do at home. Clean out bookshelves at home: Make a pile of […]
Online Teaching Tips and Resources for Educators and Administrators
Online education, in some capacity, is here to stay. It has become a significant alternative for many districts and for many different reasons. As teachers, administrators, and students adjust and consider online teaching possibilities alongside in-person classrooms, many resources are available to help smooth out some of the inevitable bumps. We’ve compiled a list […]
Encouraging Physical Activity At Home
While technological literacy is an important skill in the 21st century, kids should also be encouraged to engage in physical activity. Studies confirm that kids now spend an average of seven hours a day in front of a device screen, an alarming trend that’s replacing the amount of time spent in active play. Here […]
How to Strengthen Student Engagement by Offering Choices in Learning
As we noted in this recent blog post, giving students a choice in how they’ll learn is a powerful strategy for strengthening student engagement. In a report written for The Education Trust, authors Joan Dabrowski and Tanji Reed Marshall describe three ideas for building choice into student assignments. Let students choose the content they’ll […]
Creating a Continuous Learning Culture Through Smart Learning Space Design
It’s the dream scenario for every educator: Once class ends, students continue the discussion on their own outside the classroom—or maybe they’re so engaged by the topic that their curiosity is piqued and they want to look up more information for themselves. Is your school building designed to support these continuous learning opportunities effectively? […]
Flexible Furnishings for the Modern Learning Environment
When it comes to creating a multi-faceted learning environment, the right furniture can transform your classroom, STEM lab, cafeteria, commons, or other areas. Whether it’s updating a few pieces or redesigning an entire room, innovative furnishings will provide the foundation you need to engage students and facilitate every style of learning. Take a peek […]
11 Roles for a Modern Media Specialist
The role of school library media specialist is always changing. How so? To answer this question, the Alliance for Excellent Education has created a framework for the “Future-Ready Librarian” as part of its Future Ready Schools initiative. Here are 11 ways a future-ready school library media specialist supports student-centered learning: A future-ready librarian… Designs […]
New Media Center Makeovers, Fresh Starts for NoCal Schools
To help fulfill its mission of “Transforming more than classrooms,” School Specialty proudly partners with the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation each year to award fully-funded makeovers to deserving schools. These makeovers include the innovative supplies, furniture and equipment, technology, and security solutions needed to create safe spaces and engaging environments. Schools submit essays […]
How to Make Every Classroom a Makerspace
One trend that’s taking off in schools is the construction of a separate makerspace where teachers can bring their students to engage in hands-on, creative projects. This might be a section of the library, or a converted computer lab, or even a spare classroom that’s equipped with tools and materials to support student design […]
Kranz Junior High School Case Study
Kranz Junior High School’s Modern Design is Eye-Catching and Serving Students Well From its classrooms to its common areas, Eugene Kranz Junior High School is designed with both function and appeal in mind. With help from School Specialty, officials have created a modern facility that effectively serves students’ needs. Including School Specialty from the […]
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