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Philip Anderson
Choosing Desks for Your Classroom

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!

Choosing Desks for Your Classroom
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Philip Anderson
The Complete Guide to Using Stainless Steel ...

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. 

The Complete Guide to Using Stainless Steel Cookware in Your FCS Kitchen - By Nasco Education
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Philip Anderson
Boosting Recycling at Your School

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.

Boosting Recycling at Your School
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Philip Anderson
Students Learn Better in Active, Flexible ...

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! 

Students Learn Better in Active, Flexible Classrooms - By Amy Uelmen at Demco
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Philip Anderson
Using AI in Classrooms: Benefits and Safety

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.

Using AI in Classrooms: Benefits and Safety

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How to Allocate Funding For Your School’s Athletic Facilities

How to Allocate Funding For Your School’s Athletic Facilities

It may not be initially obvious, but your school's athletic facilities significantly influence people’s memories of their time in school. A CDC study over 20 years found that approximately 56.4% of US students participated in at least one sport during high school. Whether playing a sport or using it for other events such as graduation, students spend a lot of time in athletic facilities, shaping their overall thoughts about their time in school. If you’re planning to build or upgrade your facilities, here are some considerations to make sure you have the funds to do so:

Tips to Keep Your School Clean

Tips to Keep Your School Clean

Everyone wants a clean environment. Whether it’s your home, neighborhood, or environment, having an area free of trash and pollution is calming and satisfying. A clean school is just as fulfilling. Besides just keeping it tidy, keeping your school clean creates a better learning environment, limits sick days, and more. To encourage students and staff to keep their area clean, here are some ideas to implement in your school and classrooms:

Maintaining Healthy Schools in a Post-Pandemic World

Maintaining Healthy Schools in a Post-Pandemic World

With it now being three years since the pandemic began, the goal to keep your school healthy is still just as important. Not only does COVID continue to infect, but seasonal sicknesses such as colds and the flu continue to spread yearly. To help your students and teachers stay healthy and protect the immunocompromised, here are some thoughts to keep your school healthy regardless of the sickness or time of year.

The Most Effective Ways to Prepare Students for College

The Most Effective Ways to Prepare Students for College

As students think about their future after high school, one of those paths, of course, is heading to college. However, how prepared are they to enter college? A recent survey found that less than half of students (44.8%) feel positively about being ready for college and future careers. What can schools do to ensure their graduates succeed in college after leaving high school? Consider how you can build your students up in the following ways: