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Teachers have a lot on their plate. They’re developing and implementing lesson plans for in-person and Zoom classes simultaneously. In addition to their own class schedule, they might be covering classes for a quarantined colleague. It's a recipe for burnout. Read tips from former educator Emily McGinnis on how to alleviate teacher burnout in our latest insights
Our new Zoetry Collection features purposeful designer options for a crafted, poetic form. Stylish cast aluminum legs and extrusions add elegant appeal, while fully upholstered screens on lounge seating create unique pockets of privacy. Learn more:
The experiences of this past year have profoundly shaped how employees view their relationship to work -- and how organizations are responding. In our latest insights, we share the top 6 workplace trends to watch in 2022:
As we look back on 2021, we see a year of growth in flexibility and adaptability, renewed collaboration and reimagined spaces for learning and working. These developments now serve as the foundation for the spaces we're seeing designed in 2022. Learn more:
For years, Notre Dame of De Pere elementary and middle schools were split between two buildings. In our most recent case study, we take a look at how the school designed flexible learning spaces and updated classrooms when the opportunity arose for students to be combined under one new roof. View here:
In 2021, federal funds were made available to support the transition back to school. In our most popular blog last year, we discussed how schools and universities were leveraging this funding; from buying laptops to upgrading HVAC systems and everything in between. What improvements did your school make in 2021? How are is your university preparing for the new semester? Let us know in the comments!
We’ve long been believers in flexibility in classroom design. Check out how your school can use federal COVID-19 relief funds to purchase equipment and supplies that enable a flexible classroom:
School administrators: How are you planning to update your #school over winter break? Make the most of the break -- whether deep cleaning, facilities repairs, technology updates or classroom refreshes -- with these 3 tips:
"If you give kids the wherewithal to do things without so many parameters and rules, they will rise to the challenge." Our #K12 education specialist Emily McGinnis talks about student agency in our #EDspaces recap podcast. Here's a preview:
The pandemic and remote work have increased discussions around burnout, inclusion and work-life balance. We offer design strategies to support well-being in the workplace in our latest blog:
