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Transforming an Aging High School Library into a Modern, Collaboration Lab
29 Apr

Transforming an Aging High School Library into a Modern, Collaboration Lab

[vc_row full_width="stretch_row" el_class="about us" css=".vc_custom_1669756900471{background-color: #ffffff !important;}"][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Transforming an Aging High School Library into a Modern, Collaboration Lab" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23cf2505" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_column_text]As a public high school that offers a rigorous college prep curriculum, University High School (UHS) serves students in grades 9-12 who are committed to…

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3 Key Factors in Designing Sustainable Buildings
27 Apr

3 Key Factors in Designing Sustainable Buildings

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="3 Key Factors in Designing Sustainable Buildings" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]When creating new schools and workplaces of the future, designing sustainable buildings should be a top consideration for architects, designers, and building planners. Sustainable design emphasizes the needs of infrastructure, efficient energy consumption, durability, and…

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Creating Collaborative Spaces for Students Post-Remote Learning
11 Apr

Creating Collaborative Spaces for Students Post-Remote Learning

[vc_row full_width="stretch_row" el_class="about us" css=".vc_custom_1591303075066{background-color: #da1032 !important;}"][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Creating Collaborative Spaces for Students Post-Remote Learning" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_column_text]When Lamphere High School welcomed its 730 students back on campus for the 2021-22 school year, it wanted every student to have a Chromebook. This would not only eliminate…

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4 Reasons to Create an Esports Space in the Media Center
31 Mar

4 Reasons to Create an Esports Space in the Media Center

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="4 Reasons to Create an Esports Space in the Media Center" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Academic esports continues to grow in K-12 schools as an extracurricular activity that attracts students of all backgrounds. The benefits of esports in schools are clear: evidence shows that academic esports…

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4 Benefits of Flexible Seating: From Floor Learning to Standing Desks
22 Feb

4 Benefits of Flexible Seating: From Floor Learning to Standing Desks

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="4 Benefits of Flexible Seating: From Floor Learning to Standing Desks" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Author: Dr. Christina Counts[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Traditional classroom seating was created with traditional learning in mind, but with many schools transitioning to modern, flexible, and active learning practices, classroom design must also transition to…

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What It Means to Be a Sustainable Furniture Company: Designing With Sustainability in Mind
15 Feb

What It Means to Be a Sustainable Furniture Company: Designing With Sustainability in Mind

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="What It Means to Be a Sustainable Furniture Company: Designing With Sustainability in Mind" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Schools and workspaces of the future are designed with environmental sustainability in mind for everything from architectural design and creative reuse to the furniture pieces we use in…

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5 Tips for Building an Esports Program in Your District
19 Jan

5 Tips for Building an Esports Program in Your District

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="5 Tips for Building an Esports Program in Your District" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]A unique opportunity to capitalize on after-school activities and get students involved with extracurricular activities, esports’ competitive, organized video gaming has been gaining in popularity in the K-12 sector. Not only is…

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6 Ways to be Environmentally Friendly in the Classroom
10 Jan

6 Ways to be Environmentally Friendly in the Classroom

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="6 Ways to be Environmentally Friendly in the Classroom" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Whether you’re a teacher or administrator, improving the sustainability of your school can be beneficial. A focus on sustainability can help you create a healthier learning space, as well as engage students in…

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A Year in Review: 2021 at MiEN Company
15 Dec

A Year in Review: 2021 at MiEN Company

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="A Year in Review: 2021 at MiEN Company" google_fonts="font_family:Ubuntu%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Author: Dr. Christina Counts[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Every year with the arrival of December, it’s hard to believe the year is actually coming to a close. And this year is no exception. As schools have reopened for in-person…

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