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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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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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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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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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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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A Year in Review: 2023 at MiEN Company
02 Jan

A Year in Review: 2023 at MiEN Company

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="A Year in Review: 2023 at MiEN Company" use_theme_fonts="yes" font_weight=""][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text]Each year as we enter the New Year, we like to look back upon all that we’ve been able to accomplish throughout the year. 2023 at MiEN Company has been a vibrant and transformative…

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