As we look forward to an uncertain fall semester, what lessons can we extract from this past spring? And how can we build a stronger relationship with students in the coming months (wherever they may be)?
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Nontraditional college students have different needs – from child care to nontraditional class hours – that must be met for them to be successful. That means rethinking everything—from class times to campus design.
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Overwhelming research shows a clear correlation between the arts and student success, another reason why turning STEM into STEAM has been so important.
Continue readingConstruction Builds Community: How 2020 school bond projects can impact local economies
The economic benefits of 10 pending school bond election projects in the Kansas City area is huge, with a total economic impact of more than $799.9 million.
Continue readingMobile and immersive learning: How tech can transform education
Schools are building entirely new immersive learning environments – expanding far beyond traditional classrooms – all powered by mobile technologies.
Continue readingDesigning charter school spaces that pull double duty
“Meet you in the gymacafetorium!” probably wasn’t a common phrase during your school days, but for many charter schools around the country, this is just part of the vernacular.
Continue readingCampus dining changes to meet the needs of Gen Z
Dining halls and residence halls play an increasing role in why a student chooses a college, so higher education has had to adapt to attract students used to restaurant-quality food.
Continue readingTechnology and Undergrads: How college student housing can keep up
I couldn’t believe my eyes. My favorite bar for cheap pints was now a quiet little coffee shop with plush sofas.
Continue readingKeep your head in the game: How college athletics are focusing on both physical and mental recovery
Higher education is putting a bigger priority on mental health for college athletics to be more supportive of a whole-body student-athlete approach.
Continue readingLearnscape 2019
Our 2019 Learnscape was first of its kind in several ways. Nestled between an early childhood center as well as an elementary school, our emerging professionals had to navigate designing for a range of ages, from 3-11 years old.
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