What Rising Safety Concerns Mean for Future School Construction
Safety at American schools is a constant talking point but concerns were raised further in 2020. T
Safety at American schools is a constant talking point but concerns were raised further in 2020. T
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill delivered her inaugural budget address earlier this month, outlining her administration’s plan to protect children’s futures through a $12.4 billion investment in K-12 schools for FY 2027.
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Over the last two decades, the A/E/C industry has seen safety and security become critical design priorities for K‑12 school buildings.
School security isn’t simply a matter of creating a safe and secure campus perimeter and single point of public entry; it’s about fostering community and placemaking, empowering ownership and promoting positive interactions.
Across the U.S., more K-12 schools are incorporating storm shelters into their designs, and Wells has built more than 50 storm shelters throughout the Midwest in the last four years.
Riverdale ELC is designed to provide students with a safe and secure space that is accessible and functional, while also remaining playful.
As the Florida State University (FSU) community grapples with the horrific violence and loss of life experienced on April 17, Ӱԭҕl remains committed to promoting school and university design, construction and innovation that helps students and educators thrive and ensures their security.
PublicSchoolWORKS has created a program consisting of 18 different online training courses to specifically address key staff training requirements driven by federal or state mandates, best practices in safety and areas of high liability exposure.
In the wake of the February 14th Parkland school shooting tragedy, the Broward County School District is presenting new security measures as a new school year approaches for students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High (MSDH), site of the mass shooting.