When you consider where students spend most of their time, it’s at their desks at school. Studies indicate that children spend over 70% of their school day sitting in the classroom, which makes getting their seating arrangements correct vital for the learning process. Read the article for some considerations to have when choosing your next desk purchase!
If you’re purchasing cookware for your family and consumer science kitchens, you might be overwhelmed by all the choices of materials and coatings that are available. While each type of cookware has its own benefits, stainless steel offers a sturdy choice that resists rust, has excellent heat retention, and can be used on all heating sources. Keep reading to learn more about how to use and care for stainless steel cookware so your students can create delicious meals with confidence and ease.
Any organization, including schools, produces tons of waste. A study from Minnesota found that nearly 80% of all waste generated by a school could be recycled or composted. Teaching students how to manage resources responsibly is a great way to start promoting sustainability. In this article, we’ll explore how to enhance recycling efforts in your school, benefiting both students and staff now and in the future.
In education, we know that many factors can lead to improved student learning in the classroom such as a strong universal curriculum, connections with teachers, and collective teacher efficacy. John Hattie’s research on the effects related to student achievement explores these factors and more, but often overlooked is the classroom environment’s impact on learning. The classroom environment can have a positive impact on behavior, discussion, deliberate practice, intervention, space, problem-solving teaching, creativity programs, and so much more!
As the technology and usage of Artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prominent in today's world, it is important to know more about AI as an educator. AI in the classroom allows for personalized learning, accessibility, and better data insights for educators. Although AI in the classroom might be a scary thought for some, AI can be beneficial for educators wanting to save time for their students while giving them an edge in education.
A user interface (UI) is crucial to get right. You want something simple to use so the user can easily navigate your website or device. A good user experience also applies to navigating a building or area, which includes your classroom. How can we make a classroom friendly to your students and maximize their productivity and comfort? This article will examine some considerations to make your classroom more user-friendly for your students.
A well-maintained and interactive playground is vital for your students, as it keeps them active and breathing fresh air during the day. The playground is significant for building strength and practicing social skills. But how can we make sure the playground is accessible and fun for everyone? As you update or build your playground area, here are some considerations to ensure you consider all your students.
With the fiscal cliff occurring for most districts and schools in the 24-25 school year, what can you do to prepare yourself, your staff, and your community? In every situation, you want to approach these situations cautiously and carefully.
Improving energy efficiency is one of the most prevalent thoughts in a building facilitator’s mind. A significant size of your budget will go straight to keeping the facilities running. The EPA estimated that “schools spend approximately $75 per student on gas bills and $130 per student on electricity each year.” Today, we’ll provide some ideas to save on energy bills that won’t leave your students and staff cold and in the dark.
