Aimee Eckmann (2013). Shared with permission of Perkins+Wills.
When conjuring up an image of a preschool classroom, a space with bright, primary colors on every surface come to mind. But should this be the case? Studies have shown that a connection to nature through the use of natural materials, calming colors and a view to the outside prove better for an early childhood classroom environment. (Posted July 10, 2014).
Michael Palmer (2014). Shared with permission of Perkins+Wills.
An example of a progressive design for students interested in any aspect of the sport of basketball. (Posted July 10, 2014).
Steven Turckes (2014). Shared with permission of Perkins+Wills.
In recent years, numerous researchers, business and civic leaders, and educators have highlighted the primacy of creativity and the ability to innovate as skills that feed our economic engine. At the same time, many of these same leaders and reports on innovation lament the deficit of these same skills in today’s students. Some point a finger at our education system, suggesting that we’ve legislated out creativity through a misplaced focus on standardized testing and No Child Left Behind. (Posted July 10, 2014).
In 2011-2012, the state of Florida had a total of 2,668,156 students enrolled in 4,212 public schools across the state.
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In 2011-2012, the state of Georgia had a total of 1,685,016 students enrolled in 2,388 public schools across the state.
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In 2011-2012, the state of Hawaii had a total of 182,706 students enrolled in 287 public schools across the state.
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In 2011-2012, the state of Idaho had a total of 279,873 students enrolled in 762 public schools across the state.
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In 2011-2012, the state of Illinois had a total of 2,083,097 students enrolled in 4,336 public schools across the state.
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In 2011-2012, the state of Indiana had a total of 1,040,765 students enrolled in 1,933 public schools across the state.
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In 2011-2012, the state of Iowa had a total of 495,870 students enrolled in 1,411 public schools across the state.
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