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An ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) score (0-10) represents exposure to different categories of abuse, neglect and other traumatic events prior to the age of 18. Almost HALF the nation’s children have experienced at least one or more types of serious childhood trauma which can negatively affect their ability to engage in group learning. While collaboration […]

People are intrinsically makers, tinkerers, creators. Whether it is through art, music, language, or any other media, people are drawn to this idea of making and creating something new. There is a great passion in making as it allows us to not only show understanding, but an opportunity to express ourselves, our personalities, and our […]

School District: Orange School, Near Cleveland, OH Project Snapshot Like many schools their existing classrooms built in the 1980’s did not facilitate the desired 21 Century learning model. Principle wanted to bring flexibility and choice to 7 of their classrooms. Teachers recognized the ability to instantly reconfigure their classrooms into multiple arrangements. Small groups and […]

Willett Elementary opened a new “makerspace” Thursday as part of a schoolwide open house. It’s a place where students and like-minded classmates can meet to work on creative projects in a setting with a variety of materials and resources … intended to encourage students to learn by doing. Associate Superintendent Rody Boonchouy said the makerspace […]

School District: East Liverpoool, Ohio Architect: Olsavsky & Jaminet Project Snapshot Consolidation of all grades K-12 into one building. Curriculum dictated all furniture be easily movable or on casters. Extensive use of color to enliven all learning environments. School chose combination of chairs and tables for all classroom environments. Utilization of ACTIVE LEARNING seating solution […]