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Advice: Vision First, Facilities Second
Many educators are redesigning their physical spaces alongside their instructional approaches. New physical space designs should be driven, first and foremost, by visions for blended and personalized learning.
Back to School Facilities Toolkit
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools toolkit presents facility ideas that make the return to school better for ALL students and staff.
Video: Making Sure the Facilities and Furniture Support Your Educational Model
In this video produced by the Christensen Institute and Silicon Schools, Michael Horn and Brian Greenberg discuss critical decisions about space that can support a blended learning model.
OECD Study: The Future of the Physical Learning Environment: School Facilities that Support the User
This 2011 paper written by OECD presents the conclusions of a study, carried out in collaboration with schools in six European countries, which focused on tomorrow’s physical learning environments. It resulted in the creation of a learning space...
White Paper: Technology-Empowered Learning: Six Spatial Insights
This design research study was conducted to evaluate the spatial implications of technology on learning spaces. The authors report six major findings: Person-to-person connections remain essential for successful learningTechnology is supporting...
West Belden's Open Doors
West Belden uses existing facilities by locating classes next to each other and opening doors to allow students free movement across rooms.
Creative Furnishings and Spaces
West Belden creatively uses existing facilities and unique furnishing to ensure students have access to a variety of learning spaces when they need them.
Roots' Leadership Support for Academic and Tech Innovation
The Roots' executive team provides support for innovation in order to focus teachers on execution with students.
Using a Readiness Assessment to Efficiently Structure Roll-Out
How to determine sequencing for rolling out resources and supports to schools across the system.
Career Academy Vocational School Partnership
Meriden Public Schools partnered with a local vocational school to provide training opportunities to its high school students, which included credits, industry certifications, and apprenticeship hours.
Community Cares Program
Monterey Peninsula partnered with local nonprofits and city groups to offer on-site learning support and enrichment opportunities for students experiencing homelessness to access during remote learning.