May 24, 2016
Close your eyes and visualize a school — any school, anywhere. Now, imagine yourself walking right through the front doors and into the hallway. What do you see? Just beyond the greeter’s desk and the main office, we bet you’re seeing lockers galore. That’s because lockers are a staple of school building nationwide! So, if…
May 19, 2016
For most school districts, summer break is only about a month away. While your students and staff are busy burying their toes in the sand and catching up on their favorite novels this season, why not make the most of the empty building and plan some much-needed renovations. If you’re not sure where to begin,…
May 17, 2016
Tomorrow is the 39th annual Museum Day celebration — a day established by the International Council of Museums to highlight a chosen theme in museums worldwide. On this day each year, all museums are encouraged to participate, providing fun exhibits and activities that showcase the theme for that year. This year, museums will celebrate Museums…
May 12, 2016
This may marks the 17th annual Get Caught Reading Month — a nationwide campaign which first began back in 1999. With the support of the Association of American Publishers, the celebration of Get Caught Reading Month works to remind students, parents and people of all ages to make time to get lost in a book…
May 10, 2016
Finals week is creeping up on us faster than you think! If you still haven’t worked out the details of your testing space setup, these simple tips should help set your plan in motion. Select your spaces. How many different finals do you need to account for, and how many students will you need to…
May 5, 2016
With most school proms only weeks away, it’s important for faculty and administrators to begin tying up any loose ends before the big night. Remember, this is one of the most important nights of your students’ lives so you’ll definitely want it to be perfect — and more importantly, safe! Hold an assembly. Speaking with…
April 29, 2016
Mother’s Day is next Sunday, which gives you plenty of time to work some “mommy magic” into your language arts lesson plans for the coming week. While the traditional idea is to create something memorable for mom, there’s no reason why your students can’t practice their writing and illustration skills in the process. All of…
April 26, 2016
Next week is teacher appreciation week, and what better way to celebrate than with a ton of great discounts and deals exclusively for teachers? With help from Education World, we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting deals for 2016 below. 15% off at A.C. Moore – There’s nothing teachers need more than an arsenal…
April 15, 2016
Things are finally warming up in the tri-state area, which means it’s about time to start taking recess outdoors. While there’s nothing more glorious for a child than running wild on a playground for half an hour, there’s also nothing more traumatic and suffering an injury amidst their fun. Luckily, there are a few ways…
April 13, 2016
Here at Nickerson Corporation, we recognize how important it is to preserve our environment and are dedicated to living up to our corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to working with only the finest manufacturers in the industry that share our environmentally friendly ideals and adopt progressive sustainable practices. In honor of Earth Day…