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designing classrooms for focus
Creating calm, focused classrooms starts with thoughtful design. From reducing visual noise to incorporating natural elements, sensory-aware spaces help students feel comfortable, engaged, and ready to learn. Discover how visual and sensory regulation, and the power of biophilic design, are transforming modern learning environments.
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BOOSTING BRAINPOWER WITH CORE STRENGTH & PERCH SEATING
 Core strength isn’t just for athletes, it’s a key factor in how students focus, engage, and succeed in the classroom. Paired with movement-friendly perch seating, a strong core can boost posture, attention, and overall cognitive performance. Discover how small changes in seating can lead to big gains in learning…
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BIOPHILIC DESIGN IN THE CLASSROOM
As classrooms evolve, so does the way we design them. More than ever, educators and designers are leaning into nature to create spaces that support both learning and well-being. From soft textures to earthy tones and vibrant jewel accents, biophilic design is changing the way students feel, focus, and thrive in school. Here’s how thoughtful color and texture choices can bring the outdoors in and make a big impact…
Ten Strategies to Boost Your Education Funding
With budgets stretched thin and no relief in sight, many education leaders are looking for additional sources of funding to support the purchase of classroom furniture, equipment, and other items. Here are 10 key strategies to help you leverage grants …Â
Support Tech-Enabled Learning
A decade of research from the national nonprofit group Project Tomorrow tells us that students want access to anytime, anywhere learning opportunities through the use of mobile digital devices. And K-12 leaders have responded in kind, with a growing …
Transforming School Libraries
Close your eyes and picture the school libraries you spent time in as a youth. If we could take snapshots of every reader’s memories and compare them to each other, chances are they’d look pretty similar: Rows of thick wooden shelving piled high with …
In Different Teaching Modalities, Agility is Key
Teaching is a complex art. There are many strategies and modalities that teachers can use to develop students’ skills and convey critical information—and successful teachers weave all of these together into a intricate tapestry of classroom techniques …
Lead Active Learning in your School
With budgets stretched thin and no relief in sight, many education leaders are looking for additional sources of funding to support the purchase of classroom furniture, equipment, and other items. Here are 10 key strategies to help you leverage grants …Â
Schools As Community Learning Centers
A decade of research from the national nonprofit group Project Tomorrow tells us that students want access to anytime, anywhere learning opportunities through the use of mobile digital devices. And K-12 leaders have responded in kind, with a growing …
Creating a School Makerspace
Close your eyes and picture the school libraries you spent time in as a youth. If we could take snapshots of every reader’s memories and compare them to each other, chances are they’d look pretty similar: Rows of thick wooden shelving piled high with …
Sensory Experiences Affect Learning Results
Teaching is a complex art. There are many strategies and modalities that teachers can use to develop students’ skills and convey critical information—and successful teachers weave all of these together into a intricate tapestry of classroom techniques …
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