EDISON, N.J. — Edison Township Public Schools has been expanding its technological reach in order to live up to its name and the 21st century learning environments of schools around the country.
PLANO, Texas — As collaborative learning has become an increasingly popular design concept for schools, technology has been on the forefront of the model.
SAN MATEO, Calif. — The Foothill-De Anza Community College District took a big step in its effort to build a new education center in Sunnyvale, Calif. when it selected C.W. Driver as the general contractor for the construction project.
LOVELAND, Colo. — A rural Colorado school district recently implemented a unique solution to improve its wireless access and keep its students connected to the rest of the world. The Thompson School District in Loveland, Colo., was faced with the convergence of the digital age and the current economic state for many school districts. Needless to say, we live in an era where school budgets and modern expectations do not always align perfectly.
WESTFIELD, Mass. — Westfield Vocational Technical High School in Westfield, Mass., is being recognized and rewarded for its curriculum and innovative programs by the SME Education Foundation, through its Partnership Response in Manufacturing (PRIME) program.
TUPELO, Miss. — It is a common rule in classrooms — no cell phones allowed, but now school officials are saying that could all be history soon.
Technology is becoming an ever-popular necessity in schools throughout the world, but while technology needs are increasing many school districts find that budgets are decreasing. So how can schools afford all the latest high-tech gear for classrooms? Enter: The cell phone.
WASHINGTON — Education funding has become a major topic in the presidential race, with both sides promising to preserve or even increase the resources dedicated to the cause, while budgeting to address the federal deficit. Despite this apparent consensus, most states are moving ahead with their own plans to find more stable funding streams and somehow lower the cost of attending college.
Luminaire styles from ANTIQUE Street Lamps are now available with an engineered LED system for improved energy savings and extended life. Upgraded ATL23 LED acorn-styled luminaires and LTL30 LED octagonal shaped fixtures offer versatile, environmentally friendly solutions for various environments, according to the company. Each backed with a 5-year limited warranty, the lamps are offered in black, dark bronze, dark green, verde green, natural aluminum, white or with custom select and customized colors.
Recently named director of project development for the northern region of Heery International, Jeffrey Nicholas will lend extensive knowledge and experience to project delivery and business development activities for the firm. His background includes projects as an owner’s program manager, construction manager, and design-build developer for several higher education institutions.
Kurt Haapala AIA, LEEP AP, has been named principal at Mahlum. With nearly 18 years of experience in architecture, Haapala is a frequent speaker and panel participant on environmental responsibility in the design of higher education and student housing projects. Throughout his career, he worked on multiple projects for post-secondary educational clients.
