June 20, 2012
BUFFALO, N.Y.Powerful Social Learning Tools Drive Digital Age Instruction
Sixth-graders in Fresno, Calif., are using blogs, communication tools and virtual workspaces for collaborative projects with peers in Russia, Iceland, and Singapore to exchange cultural information and explore architecture, volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and other natural and manmade phenomena.
Rick Tavelli
McCarthy Building Companies Inc. has named Rick Tavelli the director of client services for the McCarthy division base in Albuquerque. With nearly four decades of experience in the construction industry in New Mexico, Tavelli has worked on various projects including schools, office buildings, as well as medical facilities.
Ceiling Panels
Mapes Industries has developed new panels with improved impact resistance for use in curtain wall, entrances and window applications, ideal for schools. The panels can be used to reduce glass area and replace it with high-impact glazing materials to improve energy efficiency and reduces breakage costs, according to the company. Designed to resist breaking or shattering, the panels provide LEED design points for any new or retrofit application. Panels can be factory- or field-cut for maximum flexibility. Made with R-values up to 27.79, MapeShield panels can be used in any framing system.
Applications for School Facility Grant Program Due
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) will once again fund travel and participation to the only event devoted exclusively to furniture, fixtures and equipment for education facilities. Each year, the School Equipment Show showcases the newest and most innovative products for educational facilities. Decision makers at a school, college or university involved in any part of the design, building, or renovation of an educational facility are invited to apply for an NSSEA School Facility Grant. The applications are due June 29, 2012.
Security in Schools
An outside consultant is often key in helping K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions choose the right security system for its campus’s needs.
Even with the vast array of sophisticated safety and security technology on the market for K-12 schools and postsecondary institutions, many security experts still agree there is no substitute for “boots on the ground.” A police officer or other security worker will always deter crime better than a camera.
CEFPI Applauds 2012 School of the Future Design Competition Winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two teams emerged victorious from this week’s School of the Future Design Competition, which challenges students to imagine and design environmentally friendly schools.