July 10, 2014
Although summer vacation has only started recently, the first day of school for the new academic year is closer than you think. That means it’s time for school administrators to begin thinking about any changes they plan to make for next year, and more importantly, it’s crucial that they get their projects started early to…
July 8, 2014
Held annually in Chicago, NeoCon is North America’s largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors. With over 40,000 attendees from around the world and approximately 700 exhibitors and showrooms, NeoCon is one of the most important industry events that architecture and design professionals can attend each year to showcase and discover new, innovative products in…
July 3, 2014
At the end of every academic year, it’s no surprise that teachers look forward to summer vacation just as much as their students do, if not more! After a long year of hard work and dedication to their classrooms, it’s only fair that teachers are given time for relaxation too, but the way they spend their break…
June 26, 2014
Although summer means students are no longer contained to the classroom and have some time to soak up the sun, it doesn’t mean that they should stop learning. As students prepare to move to the next grade, future teachers will often request that students complete a summer reading assignment which they can discuss at the start…
June 24, 2014
In many schools, students’ lockers are the piece of equipment that generate the most wear and tear throughout the year. Whether they are used to house backpacks and notebooks or gym clothes and sports equipment, students frequent their lockers several times a day, putting them to work. By the end of the year, you might…
June 19, 2014
When the bell rings for the last time, most students skip out of school excitedly since summer vacation is finally in sight. For most students summer vacation means sleeping late, beach days or summer camp, for others it’s an extension of the school year with summer school classes. When it comes to summer school, it…
June 17, 2014
Nickerson Corporation has been supplying educational furniture and equipment for over 60 years in the New York and New Jersey markets thanks to a hard working and dedicated team of employees. Partnering with leading manufacturers, our team thrives in delivering quality products that meet the needs of your schools and classrooms. This month, we’d like…
June 12, 2014
As a teacher or other school administrator, you’re probably familiar with restless and eager students who can’t keep their mind off of summer vacation. While it’s important to continue teaching students theoretical and practical skills as the year comes to an end, it’s also important to have some fun with your students and celebrate another…
June 10, 2014
When you think of a classroom, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Often, one of the first things many people think about or picture is a chalkboard, the traditional learning tool that assists teachers in their day to day activities. Since their inception, chalkboards have been a staple for classrooms due to…
June 5, 2014
A fully functioning cafeteria is an essential part of any school as it is meant to provide both students and staff with a place to eat and socialize throughout the day. While most traditional cafeterias include a food station and several seating areas, the transformation to a food court may be the answer administrators are…