As there is a reimagination of education in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), a need emerges to ensure its integration into education in ways that are equitable, inclusive, and ethical. This framework for the comprehensive design, equitable implementation, and continuous improvement of AI strategy marks a shift towards proactive engagement…

The National Study of English Learners and Digital Learning Resources conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, Policy and Program Studies Service, on behalf of the Office of English Language Acquisition and the Office of Educational Technology provided the first national data on how educators across the country are using educational…

Today's students are faced with the challenge of utilizing technology to support not only their personal lives, but also their academic careers. "Technology Implementation and Teacher Education: Reflective Models" provides teachers with the resources needed to address this challenge and develop new methodologies for addressing technology in…

Achieve and the U.S. Education Delivery Institute have developed a practical Common Core Implementation Workbook for all states in the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). This workbook uses a proven performance management methodology known as "delivery" to lay out clear action steps for states and districts. It…

This document offers additional guidelines for school facilities in California in the areas of safety and security, lighting, and cleanliness. It also offers a description of technology resources available on the World Wide Web. On the topic of safety and security, the document offers guidelines in the areas of entrances, doors, and controlled…

This publication offers aid for North Carolina schools in planning new and renovated facilities to accommodate technology. It is a supplement to the North Carolina Public School Facilities Guidelines and should be used in conjunction with the STS-1000 Telecommunications Wiring Guidelines and the North Carolina School Technology Plan and other…

Discusses factors that affect the process of furnishing a library: different areas require different designs, patron demand for aesthetic design, laws governing furniture choice, incorporating technology into design, and the need for market appeal. A list of design criteria is provided to aid in selecting library furniture and an appendix lists…

Presents responses from the nation's leading educational architectural firms concerning design ideas anticipated to have an important role in the design of future school facilities. Ideas on classroom and flexible-learning-environment designs, schools as community resources, generic lab modules, and designs that integrate technology are included.…

The New Jersey Department of Education, as part of its goal to modernize its learning environments, has established a Distance Learning Network Aid program. The program supplies funding to school districts to participate in a statewide technological network system designed to support achievement of the state's Core Curriculum Content Standards.…

Asserting that advanced technology in schools is no longer reserved solely for spaces such as computer labs, media centers, and libraries, discusses how technology integration affects school design, addressing areas such as installation, space and proportion, lighting, furniture, and flexibility and simplicity. (EV)

This guide provides the layperson with a concise overview of factors to consider when making plans to outfit elementary and secondary schools with technology inexpensively. The guide draws on the knowledge of consultants, architects, electronics engineers, and the experiences of educators who have been involved in the process of designing schools…

Increasingly, educators and trainers are challenged within their respective organizations to provide for the efficient distribution of instructional content using instructional media. The appropriate selection of instructional media to support distance learning is not intuitive and does not occur as a matter of personal preference. On the…

Explains how technology will influence classroom design and furniture selection in today's college facilities. Discusses ergonomic and efficiency considerations and furnishings for specialized areas such as computer labs. Addresses dormitory rooms and the flexibility of room-furniture layout and the inclusion of telecommunications capabilities.…

Describes Saint Joseph University's (Philadelphia) construction and renovation project that created state-of-the-art facilities while preserving the historical appearance. Focuses on the renovation of Mandeville Hall, a residence facility, describing the special challenges that had to be overcome and the unique features that help the building…

A school construction guide offers key personnel in school development projects information on the complex task of master planning and construction of schools in Australia. This chapter of the guide provides advice on how educational buildings should be designed to permit technological change with efficiency and minimum expense. Issues examined…