Tag: K-12 schools

Florida School District Deploys Critical Communication Systems

Due to frequent hurricanes, Martin County, Florida schools often double as storm shelters, making it challenging for radio frequencies to penetrate the heavy metal and concrete walls.
back to school

Revamp, Recharge, Rock On: How K-12 Schools Can Ace Facilities Management

Back-to-school season is approaching, and K-12 facilities teams can optimize their operations ahead by implementing some of these practices.
secret service

U.S. Secret Service Publishes Guide On School Safety

The school safety guide, released this month, is a toolkit for strengthening K-12 bystander reporting programs.
Air Quality In Schools, IAQ educational facilities

Survey Reveals Disparities In IAQ Prioritization In K-12 Schools

A new survey finds there's a gap between educators and school authorities regarding the prioritization of air quality in K-12 facilities.
school cybersecurity

What Is The Main Cybersecurity Concern For School Districts?

Cybersecure 2024 illuminates the challenges and opportunities for schools in strengthening cybersecurity.
campus safety

Three Ways Schools Can Improve Campus Safety

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles can enhance campus safety and deter potential criminal behavior.
K-12 Schools

ESG And HVAC: Improving K-12 Schools

Facility managers at K-12 schools can create a better indoor experience through system efficiency and clean air.
Council for School Safety Leadership

New Nonprofit Helps Pre-K-12 Schools Prepare, Respond To Crisis

Focusing on five critical areas of service, the Council for School Safety Leadership (CSSL) helps school governance teams prepare for and react to significant crises.
Air

Providing Comfortable Air For Coastal K-12 Schools

When choosing air conditioning systems for coastal schools it is important to choose an HVAC system that can handle the humidity in the air.
school environment

Getting “Schooled” In Indoor Air Quality

BridgePrep Academy Charter Schools took several measures to create a safe, healthy indoor school environment for students and staff.
K-12 indoor air quality

How Upgrades, Preventative Maintenance Can Improve IAQ For K-12 Schools

From upgrades to routine maintenance, see how school leaders can use their HVAC units to create a better defense against poor IAQ.
ASHRAE-supported Follow-up Report on IAQ in Schools

ASHRAE-Supported Follow-Up Report On IAQ In Schools

This collaborative study underscores the importance of providing technical guidance and practical implementation strategies for improving IAQ in schools.
cooling

EPA To Assist Schools With Cleaner Air, Cooling Center Services

Schools in four communities in the western U.S. will receive technical assistance through a new demonstration program, Schools as Community Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers.
2021/2022 Happy Hands dispenser design contest

Healthy Schools, Healthy Students Go Hand In Hand

The Happy Hands dispenser design contest encourages K-12 students to design a custom soap/sanitizer dispenser to promote the importance of handwashing and sanitizing.
IAQ K-12 Schools

Four Ways To Improve Indoor Air Quality In K-12 Schools

Upgrades and modifications to enhance IAQ are critical, and funding from COVID-19 relief bills can help school facilities teams make them happen.
VoltServer

VoltServer Powers Cutting Edge Technology At Westfield Public Schools

The K-12 public school district found a safe, reliable, expandable, energy saving power solution in Digital Electricity™ technology from VoltServer.
infection control

UL, SafeTraces Launch Program To Help K-12 Schools Reopen Safely

Indoor air quality, ventilation and filtration verification, and infection control program helps enhance student, teacher, and staff safety.
classroom safety

Return To The Classroom: Combining Health Safety And Security

Many schools are asking themselves: How do we return children to the classroom in a way that is both safe and secure? The answer can be quite complex.
USGBC

USGBC Shares Strategies For Resilient Design, Green Schools

The U.S. Green Building Council has published two guides available for download, one focused on resilient companies and communities and the other on green purchasing for healthier schools.
dispenser design contest

Friday Funny: Calling All Kid Artists!

How creative can the students at your school get? Registration is now open for SC Johnson Professional’s annual Happy Hands contest.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid

Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
facility resilience

Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance

This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.

[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter

This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .

Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth

How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.