February 23, 2016
While most schools have adapted their curriculum and resource funding to help keep up with the latest technology trends, the availability of such resources at home is not always there. A recent article published by Education World asserts that studies done by “the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and Rutgers University [indicate] that…
February 12, 2016
Is your classroom all set on basic necessities? If you’ve got functionable tables, desks and chairs then you’re off to a good start. However, in order to truly show your classroom some love and give your students the ultimate learning experience they deserve, how about going the extra mile with some of these great additions?…
January 29, 2016
Super Bowl Sunday is about a week way, which means there’s plenty of time for you to incorporate some fun, football related activities into your lesson plans for next week. After all, with all the buzz about the big game that will be floating around the classroom, the best way to catch and keep your…
December 24, 2015
Safe and reliable classroom furniture is a necessity for students of all grade levels alike. From kindergarten all the way up through college, your students deserve only the best classroom seating and storage solutions to help them learn and grow to the best of their ability in an academic setting. The quality and stability of…
December 22, 2015
We’re in the home stretch and holiday break is only a few days away. While your students are all busy writing out and sending off their wishlist to santa this week, you should take the time to create a wishlist of your own! Surprise your students with a late holiday gift when they return from…
December 2, 2015
First celebrated in 2005, National Special Education Day marks the anniversary of the first ever federal law regarding special education — December 2, 1975. Each year on December 2nd, we take this day to reflect on past progress, generate ideas for reform and celebrate the strides that the world of education has made, and will…
November 2, 2015
Our students are living and learning in an environment where technology is not only heightened, but is often a preferred method of educating by teachers all over. As a result, in the recent years your computer labs have certainly been given a run for their money, so it’s probably time you started looking to remodel…
August 25, 2015
At Nickerson Corporation we know that high quality, durable furniture that’s fit for comfort is a necessity for schools and workplaces alike. That’s why in addition to our vast selection of classroom furniture solutions, we also offer an extensive line of professional-style office furniture, perfect for higher education, public and private corporations, healthcare facilities and…
August 13, 2015
You’ve heard it before, summer break is the best time to take advantage of an empty building and get started on those much-needed classroom repairs and renovations. But what do you do if the work is not finished by the time school starts? First, don’t panic! We’ve got a few great tips to help you…
August 11, 2015
Technology in the classroom has made leaps and bounds in recent years, with interactive whiteboards (IWBs) taking the education system by storm. Now, more than ever, you’d be hard pressed to find a school without at least one interactive whiteboard on the premises. If you’re lucky enough to be afforded this excellent teaching tool in…