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Facilities & Security

DA op-ed: Critical issues in education for the next 5 years

There are numerous challenges facing our education system. Given the ever-changing dynamics of American public education, the most critical issues in the next five years include funding, school safety, student mental health, technology and innovation.

Cybersecurity: 4 bloggers focused on K-12 edtech

A roundup of edtech professionals who share information with educators to boost online and network security.

This cyber school opens largest publicly accessible U.S. aquaponics facility

Commonwealth Charter Academy in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, builds the AgWorks learning lab.

Digital payment solution saves K-12 district time, money

One year after implementing the MySchoolBucks digital payment solution, a Texas high school essentially eliminated bounced checks, which had cost the school $4,000 in bank fees the previous year.  That […]

States require cameras in special ed classrooms

Following Texas and Georgia, West Virginia is the latest state to pass legislation pertaining to the use of cameras in special education classrooms.

How net-zero energy schools can turn a profit

Investing in net-zero energy school buildings can pay dividends to districts down the line.
Thu Apr 18th, 2019

Know your state’s school safety requirements

Regulations tackle drills, safety plans, firearms and SROs, a new report shows.
Thu Apr 18th, 2019

How K-12 districts use K-9s for security

Detection dogs sniff out drugs, explosives and dangerous weapons, and can be more effective than traditional security staffs in certain situations.
Thu Apr 18th, 2019

Biometric security boosts school safety and efficiency

The ever-increasing need for school safety and surveillance, as well as a desire for more accurate record-keeping, is driving wider adoption of biometric technology in school districts.
Tue Mar 19th, 2019

School lunch nutrition finds new flavors

As district leaders boost school lunch nutrition, today’s cafeterias face stiff competition from home-prepared meals and, among high school students, food trucks and nearby eateries.
Mon Mar 11th, 2019

5 considerations for success with school vending machines

A DA Quick Resource Guide to managing vending machines in schools for meals and snacks.
Fri Mar 8th, 2019