Once upon a time, a healthy environment was one where the floors were swept, and the garbage [...]
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Free Range Seating — or Flexible Learning Environments
Rufus E. Miles Jr. (1910-1996), said where we stand depends on where we sit, meaning that when [...]
Read moreThe Ultimate Toilet!
I’m impressed by thoughtful design, especially when it’s broad in scope, going beyond functional to being exceptional. [...]
Read moreLighten Up!
Amazing things are happening in the world of light. Schools, educators and architects are all breaking new [...]
Read moreAssessing Life Skills
How does a kid know he’s ready to go out on his own? It’s hard enough for the [...]
Read moreWaiting for Marshmallows
Patience is a virtue. It helps in a lot of ways, particularly in terms of learning delayed [...]
Read morePlaygrounds
Picture in your mind a generic playground: a bit of open space for running wild, with a [...]
Read moreSafe Routes to School
In discussing making schools safer, an element frequently neglected is the coming and going. Traveling from home [...]
Read moreOn the Pursuit of Dreams
I stumbled upon this video clip recently, and my first reaction was: bravo! A wonderful, inspiring sentiment: [...]
Read moreHungry Kids, Generous Teachers
Too many kids are showing up at school grumpy, cranky, sleepy – the seven dwarves, times a [...]
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