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The inclusive restroom at Freestyle Academy in the Mountain View Los Altos Unified High School District shows that these layouts can often be achieved within the same building footprint as traditional restrooms, making them feasible for both new construction and renovation projects.
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A Better Bathroom for Everyone: Why Schools Are Moving Toward Inclusive Restroom Design 

3 weeks ago1 month ago7 mins

School restrooms have long been viewed as purely functional spaces, but educators, architects and administrators are increasingly recognizing that restroom design can have an outsized impact on safety, wellness and the overall student experience.

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World-class security technology buys security officers time and awareness to make decisions faster – decisions that could save many lives.
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What Rising Safety Concerns Mean for Future School Construction

6 months ago7 mins

Safety at American schools is a constant talking point but concerns were raised further in 2020. T

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High-Security Windows and Doors

1 year ago1 mins

Hope’s Windows Inc. offers a range of blast, bullet, and fire-rated steel windows and doors.

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Atlanta Metro Schools Upgrade Safety Systems

7 years ago3 mins

As students begin to head back to school, safety and security concerns are among some school district officials’ top growing priorities and concerns across the Atlanta Metro area.

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Is Utah’s Hillcrest High School Window Design a Feature or Bug?

9 years ago8 years ago5 mins

A teacher at Utah’s Hillcrest High School is worried that large windows intended for daylighting could put students in harm’s way.

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What Do You Do if a Student Gets Trapped in a Locker?

9 years ago9 years ago6 mins

Sure, it’s funny in the movies, but when a student gets locked into a locker serious health and legal concerns ensue.

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