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Facilities & Security

Here are the key questions to answer to safely reopen schools

Broad coalition of leading education organizations representing superintendents and teachers releases wide-ranging guide for reopening schools with a focus on safety, equity and funding.

‘Game On’ as esports becomes pivotal for Florida magnet school

From grant to launch, Academic Esports Conference speakers Jane Whitaker and Laurie Boyer present how gaming is inspiring dreams at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy.

Why schools need to flush water systems before reopening

When reopening, schools that fail to flush their water systems could risk the growth and transmission of a bacteria that can lead to students exhibiting COVID-19-like symptoms or that can escalate the likelihood of older staff and faculty contracting deadly infections.

Can humidity help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools?

With some schools possibly reopening in the fall, K-12 leaders need to ensure their buildings are safe during the coronavirus era. And carefully controlled indoor humidity levels can help reduce the spread and transmission of COVID-19 in schools. 

How to provide food supports to homeless students

Here are four strategies for helping these vulnerable students and their families, who struggle to find regular meals, during school closures related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Newtown Public Schools: Lessons in Campus Safety and Video Security

While student safety is often cited by administrators as a top priority, incident response protocols often are overlooked until a situation that warrants action occurs. Regardless of how unlikely it […]
Wed May 27th, 2020

Academic Esports Conference showcases featured speakers

Top administrators, faculty and gaming experts who will be at the show are highlighted in a preview of the October Academic Esports Conference and Expo.
Mon May 11th, 2020

NAECAD provides framework for success for esports leaders

Through its membership, clinics and conferences, NAECAD, which oversees esports coaches and directors, provides a powerful collaborative environment to share ideas and foster growth.
Mon Apr 27th, 2020

Digital divide drives new broadband expansion efforts

Momentum is building for an emergency stimulus fund that would help schools bring broadband internet access and WiFi to students left out of online learning.

Fri Apr 24th, 2020

The educational power of putting esports in your classroom

One middle school’s journey from concept to implementation offers a familiar refrain: "Esports teaches students? When can I sign up?"
Fri Apr 24th, 2020

How will schools reopen safely in fall 2020?

Education leaders are considering staggering class schedules, reconfiguring classrooms, longer school days and continued online learning to allow for social distancing.

Wed Apr 22nd, 2020