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Reimagining College Spaces to Meet the Needs of Today’s Students
11 Jul

Reimagining College Spaces to Meet the Needs of Today’s Students

[vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content_no_spaces"][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Reimagining College Spaces to Meet the Needs of Today’s Students" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=""]Colleges and universities have changed drastically in recent years, pivoting to serve ever-changing bodies of students who are taking diverse approaches to higher education. Reimagining college spaces is essential as…

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Meet Katelyn Forcucci, Chief Education Strategist at emPOWERED PD Powered by MiEN
10 Jul

Meet Katelyn Forcucci, Chief Education Strategist at emPOWERED PD Powered by MiEN

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Meet Katelyn Forcucci, Chief Education Strategist at emPOWERED PD Powered by MiEN" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="26396" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css="" link="https://pdbymien.com/about-us/"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=""]As classrooms evolve, teaching methods must adapt to prepare learners for the dynamic demands of today’s rapidly changing world. Recognizing…

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10 Steps to Integrate Teacher Input into Learning Space Design: Empower Educators to Transform Their Classrooms
18 Jun

10 Steps to Integrate Teacher Input into Learning Space Design: Empower Educators to Transform Their Classrooms

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="10 Steps to Integrate Teacher Input into Learning Space Design: Empower Educators to Transform Their Classrooms" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]The thoughtful design of learning environments is key to improving educator satisfaction and fostering student engagement and success. In order to create transformative educational spaces,…

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Designing Versatile K-12 Media Centers for Diverse Instructional Approaches
24 May

Designing Versatile K-12 Media Centers for Diverse Instructional Approaches

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Designing Versatile K-12 Media Centers for Diverse Instructional Approaches" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]In recent decades, the role of K-12 media centers have evolved from merely collections of books to dynamic, multi-functional spaces that support various instructional methods. Gone are the days when the main…

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Safety and Support in Schools: Trauma-Informed Design in K-12 Educational Spaces
20 May

Safety and Support in Schools: Trauma-Informed Design in K-12 Educational Spaces

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Safety and Support in Schools: Trauma-Informed Design in K-12 Educational Spaces" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]In the pursuit of creating learning environments that prioritize safety and support in schools, it is critical to design spaces that address the diverse needs of students, enhancing their mental…

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Bartow County School System Learning Hubs: A Transformation into Modern Media Center Spaces
09 May

Bartow County School System Learning Hubs: A Transformation into Modern Media Center Spaces

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Bartow County School System Learning Hubs: A Transformation into Modern Media Center Spaces" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=""] Bartow County School System - Cartersville, GA 14,000 students 12 elementary schools 4 middle schools 3 high schools [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="District Transforms 19 Different Media Centers into Innovative…

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Creating an Ergonomic Learning Environment: A Guide to Choosing the Best Furniture Sizes for Educational Spaces
01 May

Creating an Ergonomic Learning Environment: A Guide to Choosing the Best Furniture Sizes for Educational Spaces

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Creating an Ergonomic Learning Environment: A Guide to Choosing the Best Furniture Sizes for Educational Spaces" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]In ergonomic learning environments, both the physical environment and the furnishings within it play a pivotal role in fostering learning and wellbeing. While much of…

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Meet Cecilia Cruse, MiEN’s Special Needs Consultant
15 Apr

Meet Cecilia Cruse, MiEN’s Special Needs Consultant

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Meet Cecilia Cruse, MiEN’s Special Needs Consultant" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="23944" img_size="Full" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=""]Students with disabilities make up nearly 15 percent of the K-12 student population, and supporting these students is a valuable endeavor for schools and districts. As this percentage continues…

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Pantone Color of The Year 2024: Incorporating Peach Fuzz in Learning Environments
18 Jan

Pantone Color of The Year 2024: Incorporating Peach Fuzz in Learning Environments

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Pantone Color of The Year 2024: Incorporating Peach Fuzz in Learning Environments" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we enter a new year, new color trends are on the horizon. The Pantone color of the year 2024 is Peach Fuzz, a color Pantone describes as "a color radiant…

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5 Education Trends for 2024: A Look Into K-12 Education Unleashed
09 Jan

5 Education Trends for 2024: A Look Into K-12 Education Unleashed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="5 Education Trends for 2024: A Look Into K-12 Education Unleashed" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]As we welcome the new year, educators and industry leaders are anticipating the top education trends for 2024. In recent years, the education industry has seen a rapid transformation, marked by…

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