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Facilities & Security

How green schools bring environmental science alive

Green school buildings make sustainability and environmental science real in a way that helps students understand their roles in the natural world.

How school shooter tip lines also prevent suicides

School tip lines meant to stop mass shootings are receiving far more reports about students considering suicide and other forms of self-harm, according to reports in several states. 

How new nutrition proposal could impact school meals

Schools could serve fewer vegetables and fruits required at meals while offering more pizza, burgers and fries under a new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, The Washington Post reported.

Industry News: New partnerships help schools enhance services for students, educators

New Mexico and Texas, plus districts in Tennessee, Michigan and California, partner with suppliers to provide assessments, boost literacy, improve student readiness, and upgrade facilities for safety and energy efficiency.

Lockdown drills: How to balance safety and stress

Some experts continue to question whether lockdown drills designed to prepare students for active shooters and other emergencies do more harm than good.

How schools are promoting healthy eating after this event

Districts across the U.S. are starting to adopt farm to school programs that connect schools to locally grown foods, promote agriculture education and encourage student-tended gardens, following National Farm to School Month in October.
Tue Nov 26th, 2019

3 of the newest school groundbreakings to keep on your radar

DA compiles a campus groundbreaking roundup of three new schools in K-12.
Fri Nov 22nd, 2019

How to share school parks with your community

Educators are working with city officials to enhance school parks and playgrounds in parts of cities that lack sufficient green spaces.
Mon Nov 4th, 2019

How one school turned a cafeteria into a social hub

Herricks Union Free School District recently completed renovating and expanding the high school cafeteria into a 7,000-square-foot building that includes a café and commons.
Tue Oct 22nd, 2019

Funding solutions that impact equity in education

Connellsville Area School District has saved money by eliminating waste, fixing facility problems and building effectiveness through ABM’s data and financial analysis tools. Sponsored content by ABM.
Mon Oct 21st, 2019

How schools are moving past lunch shaming

California has banned lunch shaming and guaranteed that students will receive state-funded lunches even if they have unpaid school lunch debt fees.
Thu Oct 17th, 2019