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New MiEN White Paper: Redesigning Learning Spaces for Neurodiverse Learners
15 Oct

New MiEN White Paper: Redesigning Learning Spaces for Neurodiverse Learners

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="New MiEN White Paper: Redesigning Learning Spaces for Neurodiverse Learners" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1729026260660{margin-top: 30px !important;}"]During the 2021-22 school year, nearly 15% of students in U.S. public schools received special education services. Many of these students are considered to be neurodivergent––that is, they experience…

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Providing a Calming Retreat: A Guide to Designing Sensory Spaces in Schools
06 Oct

Providing a Calming Retreat: A Guide to Designing Sensory Spaces in Schools

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Providing a Calming Retreat: A Guide to Designing Sensory Spaces in Schools" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=""]To address the needs of diverse student bodies, many schools are incorporating sensory spaces and quiet zones into their classrooms or buildings as part of Universal Design. Originally designed…

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Designing Learning Spaces for Neurodivergent Learners: Creating Zones for Success
25 Sep

Designing Learning Spaces for Neurodivergent Learners: Creating Zones for Success

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Designing Learning Spaces for Neurodivergent Learners: Creating Zones for Success" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=""]In today’s evolving educational landscape, creating spaces that cater to the diverse needs of neurodivergent learners is essential. Neurodiversity refers to the various ways individuals experience the world and process information,…

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The Flexible SLICE Student Desk: Collaboration and ADA Compliance All-in-One!
18 Sep

The Flexible SLICE Student Desk: Collaboration and ADA Compliance All-in-One!

[vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content_no_spaces"][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="The Flexible SLICE Student Desk: Collaboration and ADA Compliance All-in-One!" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=""]At MiEN, we believe that every furniture piece installed in educational and office spaces plays a pivotal role in creating a well-designed and effective environment. We strive to develop innovative…

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Transforming Classrooms: The Power of Flexible Seating for Students with Special Needs
13 Aug

Transforming Classrooms: The Power of Flexible Seating for Students with Special Needs

[vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content_no_spaces"][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Transforming Classrooms: The Power of Flexible Seating for Students with Special Needs" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][vc_column_text css=""]Classroom environments are changing rapidly with advancements in assistive technology, an increased focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), and Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives.…

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Welcome Avron Levin: Leading Innovation at MiEN Company
31 Jul

Welcome Avron Levin: Leading Innovation at MiEN Company

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Welcome Avron Levin: Leading Innovation at MiEN Company" use_theme_fonts="yes" css="" font_weight=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="26967" img_size="full" add_caption="yes" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=""]We are thrilled to announce that Avron Levin is joining MiEN Company as our new Senior Director of Furniture Innovation. With over 20 years of industry…

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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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