September 17, 2014
As the authority figure in the classroom, it’s a teacher’s job to take control and implement effective classroom management strategies to keep their students under control. Whether you’re new to the teaching scene or are experienced in the field, it’s likely that you’ll experience a handful of disruptions throughout the year, but these can easily be handled and…
September 15, 2014
September is National Food Safety month! Being that students consume their lunch (and sometimes breakfast) while they’re at school, it’s important to address the topic of food safety to make sure that your cafeterias and other food distributors are acting in ways that do not compromise the health and well being of those who use…
September 12, 2014
As high school students finally begin to settle into the new year, chances are they’re already thinking about one of the most anticipated events of the year – homecoming! For most high schools, homecoming is an annual event that takes place early in the school year that celebrates the return of both current students and alumni to the…
September 10, 2014
For students at academic levels where lockers have stepped in as their primary source of storage space, the topic of locker safety must be addressed in order to maximize safety in all aspects of their educational experience. As technology continues to play a prominent role in students’ lives both in and out of the classroom,…
September 5, 2014
Are you a provider of pre-kindergarten services for young children and their families? On August 18, Governor Cuomo announced that $340 million in funding will be dispersed to 81 school districts and Community Based Organizations statewide in an effort to provide full-day pre-k services to approximately 37,000 children. The funding, which was built into the 2014-2015 State…
September 3, 2014
Although your classrooms are likely to receive the most wear and tear throughout the school year, your restrooms also generate a high volume of traffic. With students going in and out all throughout the day, it’s likely that your restrooms will have their own set of bumps and bruises, resulting in a need for updating or…
August 29, 2014
With August coming to an end and summer wrapping up, most colleges are getting ready to welcome this years’ group of students and are preparing to have their classes up and running (if they haven’t already started, that is). For many college professors, this means putting the final touches on your syllabus and familiarizing yourself with the material you…
August 27, 2014
With the first of September finding us early next week, it’s about time we say goodbye to summer and hello to our new teachers and classmates. For many students and even some teachers, the first day of school is intimidating – new faces, new schedules, harder material and an unfamiliar environment. If you’ve got a few…
August 20, 2014
In order to use your space efficiently, you might find that you need to divide or separate the rooms in your school to create new spaces that staff and students can utilize throughout the day. Typically this is seen in gymnasiums, auditoriums or training rooms, but it can certainly be done in classrooms as well…
August 18, 2014
As a result of the Internet’s vast appeal and popularity, gone are the days where students are found buried in library shelves looking for the right resources to assist them in their research and class projects. Instead, today, most students are found waiting in line for the first available computer so that they can utilize…