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Fine-tuning learning spaces for neurodiverse students

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AUGUST 26, 2024

As schools seek to ensure all students learn to their fullest potential, a new guide explores ideas and strategies for creating inclusive learning spaces. As schools seek to ensure all students learn to their fullest potential, a new guide explores ideas and strategies for creating inclusive learning spaces.

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How 3 schools are reimagining learning spaces

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

As schools depart from traditional instructional methods and environments, some education leaders are discovering how a combination of blended learning and reimagined physical learning spaces can lead to better student engagement and achievement. Next page: How each school uses learning space to its advantage.

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4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When we built a new 3-story high school building on our former baseball field, we knew that we wanted to incorporate spaces where students could learn and teachers could teach in a very collaborative manner. Those are our collaborative spaces, and they’re where we got to be creative in terms of planning and design.

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How outdoor learning spaces lead to STEM engagement

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

A new sustainable outdoor learning space is giving students in California an engaging opportunity for STEM learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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5 ways to create an inviting, engaging multipurpose learning space

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

That was important because after school we have larger meetings that have to be held there, so we need greater flexibility to be able to move the tables and chairs around. Check out similar spaces. We looked at spaces in two other schools and took pictures of a similar space at the high school level.

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3 ways to reimagine learning spaces

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

As schools depart from traditional instructional methods and environments, some education leaders are discovering how a combination of blended learning and reimagined physical learning spaces can lead to better student engagement and achievement. Next page: How each school uses learning space to its advantage).

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6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Our goal is to shift pedagogy toward a “culture of thinking” that supports more student agency and more effective use of the learning space itself. As part of that mission, we knew we needed innovative furnishings for the learning environments, which would go hand-in-hand with that work. Let your imagination go wild.

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Teachers say modern learning spaces are critical for student achievement

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2018

And now, teachers are clamoring for modern learning spaces instead of rows of desks facing the front of the classroom, according to new research.

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How creative learning spaces lead to greater innovation

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2018

As technology and innovation become first priority for school districts, it’s important that students are offered creative learning spaces to expand and challenge their knowledge and ability to create. Technology can help students boost their concentration, retain information, and encourage individualized learning programs.

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5 big takeaways from redesigning learning spaces

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Department of Education and the Illinois State Board of Education had already recognized our schools in Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 in southern Lake County, Illinois, for academic excellence. Taking Learning Walks. of board space; 2.) Asking the Right Questions, First.

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The future of learning spaces is open ended

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

What is the future of learning spaces? The spaces we inhabit have a profound effect on how we inhabit them. Space induces a particular way of feeling, of being. We look inside current learning spaces and look at the world; there is a big disconnect. These are the questions of an educational space designer.

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9 ways to honor diversity and cultivate safe learning spaces

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

For students, feeling safe emotionally and physically in their learning environment is fundamental. When schools actively honor students’ cultures and identities, they fulfill these basic safety needs, allowing students to focus more fully on their academic and personal growth.

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6 times a converted school bus became a dynamic learning space

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Spotting a converted school bus on the road is always a cool experience. Many people use a converted school bus as the foundation for a tiny house, others create traveling vacation homes, and others use a converted school bus for charitable or educational purposes. Related content: Texas district launches connected school buses.

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How gamification is driving learning space design

eSchool News

MAY 4, 2016

Schools are reimagining how their learning spaces reflect new instructional approaches. About a year ago, Brodnick partnered with KI, a company that helps industries including education equip their physical spaces based on information about current and future trends and needs.

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5 ways to optimize learning spaces for student success

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

As we address the challenges of a highly competitive world, we must enable students to learn and generate new ideas by moving away from the “old school” classroom. The good news is that architects and interior solutions providers are embracing ways help transform our schools. Here are five important aspects to consider.

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How flexible learning spaces improve active learning

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

For generations, most high schools have been designed with a cookie-cutter approach “that can be reproduced easily,” said Ashley Smith, who works with the architectural firm Smith Design Group. Housed in a building on the campus of West Georgia Technical College , THINC looks nothing like a traditional high school.

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Benefits and Considerations for Creating Modern, Innovative Learning Spaces in Schools

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 18, 2022

Creating a modern learning environment within a school district often used to be the result of a “keeping up with the Joneses” approach. When a school saw what a neighboring district implemented, it would try to keep pace by purchasing similar technology or building a similar space. As a result,…

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6 time-saving tech tricks for school librarians

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

With time-saving technology strategies, school librarians can find ways to connect with their school’s teachers and students on a deeper level, forming relationships and helping with research and skill development. During an ISTELive session , Kristina A. Choice Boards “Student voice, student choice,” Holzweiss said.

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Updates to Learning Spaces Make Schools Future-Ready

EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2017

By Jacquelyn Bengfort More flexible learning environments are important for improving student outcomes.

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Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality. Imagine the perfect learning environment for your students. Would there be a space for students to collaborate on projects or for them to work alone? MORE FROM EDTECH: What is a modern learning environment and why do teachers like it? eli.zimmerman_9856.

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8 Steps to Create a Successful Modern Learning Space

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 5, 2018

8 Steps to Create a Successful Modern Learning Space. Modern learning spaces can have a big impact on both students and teachers. Plan for Modern Spaces Across Silos. One quick way to tell whether modern learning environment improvements will truly transform teaching and learning is to look at the classroom layout.

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MiEN Company Releases New Guide on Creating Active Learning Spaces

eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

June 23, 2021 – During the pandemic, schools rapidly adopted technology and flexible learning models so they could better support students. To help educators make the most of new teaching strategies and tools, MiEN Company has published “ A Guide to Creating Dynamic Active Learning Spaces.”. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.

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New grant will provide active learning spaces to schools

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Steelcase Education grant leverages classroom space to implement new teaching practices. 1 launched the second annual Active Learning Center (ALC) Grant , a program to provide active learning spaces to schools across North America. More information on the 2015 Active Learning Classroom Grant can be found here. “We

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9 innovation tips from pioneering schools

eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2019

Because innovation is topmost in many educators’ minds, eSchool News put out a call for innovative educators, schools, and districts across the U.S. Perhaps you feel your school has stalled on its own journey to an innovative learning space. The Village School (Houston, TX).

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Designing a school for next-century learning

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2018

Stephen Independent School District, located in central Minnesota, is one of many school districts across the country that recognized a need to dramatically evolve traditional classrooms to create a variety of specialized and flexible learning environments to meet the needs of next-century learners. Sartell-St.

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9 innovation tips from pioneering schools

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2020

Because innovation is topmost in many educators’ minds, eSchool News put out a call for innovative educators, schools, and districts across the U.S. Perhaps you feel your school has stalled on its own journey to an innovative learning space. through our 2018 Distinguished Innovator Awards program.

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AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

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MAY 28, 2025

Its a familiar story for many parentswatching their child struggle in school, knowing they are capable but somehow unable to thrive in a traditional classroom. They envisioned a school where children who didnt fit the standard mold could still succeed, not just academically but socially and emotionally.

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How students are managing back-to-school-stress

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

percent of students reported having a test, quiz, or exam within their first week of school. A stressful return to school The survey, which collected responses from 1,300 U.S. Teachers, already overburdened with bloated class sizes and punishing schedules, aren’t always around after school hours to answer their students’ questions.

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This school groups students by ability, not grade level

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APRIL 8, 2015

Wisconsin school puts focus on personalized learning, student choice, and open learning spaces. It’s after lunch in a combined fourth- and fifth-grade class at Walker Elementary School, and students are working on equivalent fractions. Curriculum McClatchy News School Administration Top News'

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5 critical ingredients in a school safety plan

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

After years of devastating and heart-breaking incidents of school violence, school safety sentiment has plummeted. According to Gallup’s most recent research , 44 percent of parents with K-12 students fear for their child’s safety while they are at school. First, school shootings have increased in frequency and scope.

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3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools

eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

At the heart of this movement is a commitment to honoring the dignity and humanity of every student while also removing the stigma around special education by creating learning spaces where differences are not just accepted, but celebrated.

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A ‘pandemic duo’ could change schools forever

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Schools across the globe pivoted to online learning within days as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across countries, shuttered physical learning spaces, and shed light on learning inequities. But a second pandemic–systemic racism–has lingered in schools and education policies for far too long.

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Beyond the bookshelves: 3 ways school libraries have evolved to meet students’ needs

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

By embracing flexible learning spaces, libraries are transforming into dynamic centers that not only house information but actively encourage social interaction, teamwork, and the development of crucial collaborative skills essential for success in today’s interconnected world.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces. This year, schools are directing their energy towards supporting teacher well-being and reengaging students through innovative learning spaces and edtech.

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How a Composting Initiative Led to the Growth of an Unexpected Learning Space

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Language teacher Serena Maniscalco never thought a composting initiative she led several years ago would lead to the development of an learning space that would help so many students grow. But it spurred the development of a garden at Moreau Catholic High School, a private school in Hayward, Calif.,

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18 edtech developments set to impact schools

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Overall, the report series tracks the five-year impact that innovative practices and new technologies have on K-12 education.

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How instructional audio amps up physical education classes

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2025

In one school, a physical education teacher had found that adding music to activities like jump rope, square dancing, and basketball lessons motivated the children and encouraged them to move more; however, it could be difficult to communicate with students over the music.

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5 essentials for an active learning classroom

eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

Identified by EDUCAUSE as a top strategic technology , active learning classrooms (ALCs) go beyond just outfitting learning spaces with technology. These engaging, dynamic spaces provide new pedagogical opportunities, support active learning, and help students develop relevant skills.

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5 major education trends of 2024

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces. This year, schools are directing their energy towards supporting teacher well-being and reengaging students through innovative learning spaces and edtech.

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Could two pandemics (yes, two) change schools forever?

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Schools across the globe pivoted to online learning within days as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across countries, shuttered physical learning spaces, and shed light on learning inequities. But a second pandemic–systemic racism–has lingered in schools and education policies for far too long.

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Innovative ideas for school libraries

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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3 surfaces that help minimize COVID and other germs in K-12 classrooms

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

As students, faculty, and staff returned to school this fall, there was a new emphasis on the importance of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Here are three easy-to-clean surfaces to incorporate into your learning spaces: 1.

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Future Ready Schools heralds school librarians as leaders

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2016

New project highlights critical role school librarians play in supporting Future Ready goals. Future Ready Schools (FRS), led by the Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) in partnership with the U.S. Through Project Connect and this initiative, we will continue to advocate for strong, empowered school librarians.

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How Smart Technology Can Help Create Healthy School Buildings

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As districts start phasing students back into the classroom after months of online learning, they’re under growing pressure to ensure school buildings and other learning spaces are clean and safe to use.

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Fine-tuning learning spaces for neurodiverse students

How 3 schools are reimagining learning spaces

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4 ways we designed collaborative learning spaces

How outdoor learning spaces lead to STEM engagement

5 ways to create an inviting, engaging multipurpose learning space

3 ways to reimagine learning spaces

6 ways to create engaging elementary learning spaces

Teachers say modern learning spaces are critical for student achievement

How creative learning spaces lead to greater innovation

5 big takeaways from redesigning learning spaces

The future of learning spaces is open ended

9 ways to honor diversity and cultivate safe learning spaces

6 times a converted school bus became a dynamic learning space

How gamification is driving learning space design

5 ways to optimize learning spaces for student success

How flexible learning spaces improve active learning

Benefits and Considerations for Creating Modern, Innovative Learning Spaces in Schools

6 time-saving tech tricks for school librarians

Updates to Learning Spaces Make Schools Future-Ready

Take Steps to Make Modern Learning Spaces A Reality

8 Steps to Create a Successful Modern Learning Space

MiEN Company Releases New Guide on Creating Active Learning Spaces

New grant will provide active learning spaces to schools

9 innovation tips from pioneering schools

Designing a school for next-century learning

9 innovation tips from pioneering schools

AEF Schools: Empowering Students with Individualized Learning, Social Growth, and Real-World Skills

How students are managing back-to-school-stress

This school groups students by ability, not grade level

5 critical ingredients in a school safety plan

3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools

A ‘pandemic duo’ could change schools forever

Beyond the bookshelves: 3 ways school libraries have evolved to meet students’ needs

5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

How a Composting Initiative Led to the Growth of an Unexpected Learning Space

18 edtech developments set to impact schools

How instructional audio amps up physical education classes

5 essentials for an active learning classroom

5 major education trends of 2024

Could two pandemics (yes, two) change schools forever?

Innovative ideas for school libraries

3 surfaces that help minimize COVID and other germs in K-12 classrooms

Future Ready Schools heralds school librarians as leaders

How Smart Technology Can Help Create Healthy School Buildings

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